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OpenSecondaryOfsted: GoodURN 146303

AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK

University technical college · Salford · M50 2UW

Ages 13–19 · 464 pupils · Salford

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

38.4

Overall absence

10.5%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-02-22

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.84
−20+2
Attainment 838.4
English & maths grade 5+26%
English & maths grade 4+44%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 2.7

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence10.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)37.4%
Unauthorised3.0%
Authorised absence
7.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.0%
Enrolments in measure
203

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill64%

464 pupils · 720 places

Pupils on roll
464
Boys / girls
251 / 213
School capacity
720
Capacity fill
464 / 720 (64%)
Free school meals
43.2%
FSM pupils
143
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
University technical college

Age range

Ages 13–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: ALDRIDGE EDUCATION
Academy trust
ALDRIDGE EDUCATION
Sponsor
Aldridge Education
Headteacher
Mr Colin Grand

Location

Address
100- 102 Broadway
Postcode
M50 2UW
Town
Salford
County
Greater Manchester
Local authority
Salford
District
Salford
Constituency
Salford
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed university technical college (secondary), Ages 13–19, in Salford, Salford, 464 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 43.2%.

Open schools in Salford
63
Secondary schools in Salford
5
Academies among open schools in Salford
24% (15)
Open schools in M50
3
Secondary in M50
2
Open schools in Salford LA
137
Secondary in Salford LA
16

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

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    • Att838.7
    • P8-0.5
    • EM5+29%
    • Absence10.2%

    0.5 miles away

  • Stretford High School

    Ofsted: Good

    Foundation school · Secondary

    Manchester · M32 0XA · Trafford

    Ages 11–16

    • Att847.3
    • P80.1
    • EM5+45%
    • Absence9.4%

    1.3 miles away

  • Buile Hill Academy

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy converter · Secondary

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    Ages 11–16

    • Absence19.1%
    • FSM45.3%

    1.3 miles away

  • All Hallows RC High School

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    Salford · M6 8AA · Salford

    Ages 11–16

    • Att850.1
    • P80.3
    • EM5+50%
    • Absence6.0%

    1.3 miles away

  • The Albion Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Salford · M6 6QT · Salford

    Ages 11–16

    • Att840.9
    • P8-0.0
    • EM5+42%
    • Absence11.9%

    1.6 miles away

  • Ellesmere Park High School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Manchester · M30 9BP · Salford

    Ages 11–16

    • Att842.7
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+35%
    • Absence7.9%

    2.0 miles away

  • Lostock High School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Community school · Secondary

    Manchester · M32 9PL · Trafford

    Ages 11–16

    • Att838.4
    • P8-0.7
    • EM5+31%
    • Absence11.2%

    2.0 miles away

  • Stretford Grammar School

    Ofsted: School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

    Foundation school · Secondary

    Manchester · M32 8JB · Trafford

    Ages 11–18

    • Att873.8
    • P80.8
    • EM5+98%
    • Absence4.0%

    2.2 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Colin Grand
Telephone
01616613947
Website
www.utcmediacityuk.org.uk

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