SchoolScoresAldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK
University technical college · Secondary, ages 13 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of ALDRIDGE EDUCATION
100- 102 Broadway, Salford, M50 2UW
0161 661 3947 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 22 February 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
90 pupils in this year group.
17% — 24 points below the Salford average, and 29 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Salford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 17% | 40% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 35.6 | 42.9 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 2.5 | 3.8 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
79 pupils in this year group.
86% — about the same as the Salford average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Salford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 86% | 85% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 33% | 2% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 14% | 16% | 13% |
| Further education college | 29% | 57% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 5% | 4% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 89% | 86% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
19 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Salford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 37% | 37% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 63% | 63% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 39.5 | 31.8 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
4 subjects, 19 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art and Design (Graphics) | 9 | 22% | 33% | 32% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Art and Design (Photography), Computer Studies / Computing, Sociology.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
63 students in this year group.
79% — 6 points above the Salford average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Salford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 79% | 73% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 9% | 7% |
| Work | 19% | 29% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 65% | 79% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
51 students in this year group.
51% — 2 points below the Salford average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Salford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 51% | 53% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 6% | 8% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 50% | 51% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Salford. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Salford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 7th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Salford. Higher than 83% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 44.8% | 39.9%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 16 state secondary schools in Salford. Higher than 97% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 7.9% | 4.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 16 state secondary schools in Salford. Higher than 92% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 22.1% | 17.5%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 15th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Salford. Higher than 30% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 6.4% | 20.5%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 14th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Salford. Lower than 18% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 10.6% | 9.3%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 15th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Salford. Lower than 11% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 33.6% | 26.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Salford. Lower than 83% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.8 | 39.8 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Salford. Lower than 75% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 3.9% | 10.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.58% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 4th highest of 15 state secondary schools in Salford. Higher than 45% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.6 | 15.8 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 5th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Salford. Higher than 47% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.7 | 10.6 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 14th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Salford. Higher than 34% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 10.9% | 18.7%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Oasis Academy MediaCityUK 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 3 expected, 3 needs attention · 27% grade 5+ English and maths
- King of Kings 0.6 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 8 expected
- Stretford High School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 37% grade 5+ English and maths
- Buile Hill Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 51% grade 5+ English and maths
- All Hallows RC High School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 55% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Albion Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 49% grade 5+ English and maths
- Afifah School 1.7 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Edstart 1.7 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Ellesmere Park High School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Lostock High School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 expected, 5 needs attention · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK's Ofsted rating?
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 22 February 2023.
How did AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 17% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 29 points below the England average of 45%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 146303.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.