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Energy Coast UTC

University technical college · Workington · CA14 4JW

Ages 14–19 · 383 pupils · Cumberland

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

27.5

Overall absence

9.3%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-03-07

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 8-1.60
−20+2
Attainment 827.5
English & maths grade 5+23%
English & maths grade 4+48%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 2.6

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence9.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)33.7%
Unauthorised1.7%
Authorised absence
7.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.7%
Enrolments in measure
297

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 fill68%

383 pupils · 560 places

Pupils on roll
383
Boys / girls
239 / 144
School capacity
560
Capacity fill
383 / 560 (68%)
Free school meals
32.9%
FSM pupils
85
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
University technical college

Age range

Ages 14–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: ENERGY COAST UTC
Academy trust
ENERGY COAST UTC
Headteacher
Ms Cherry Tingle

Location

Address
Blackwood Road, Lillyhall
Postcode
CA14 4JW
Town
Workington
County
Cumbria
Local authority
Cumberland
District
Cumberland
Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Further from 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 14–19, in Workington, Cumberland, 383 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 32.9%.

Open schools in Workington
22
Secondary schools in Workington
3
Academies among open schools in Workington
27% (6)
Open schools in CA14
22
Secondary in CA14
3
Open schools in Cumberland LA
181
Secondary in Cumberland LA
19

Nearby secondary schools

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

Compare with theseAll in WorkingtonNear CA14

  • Workington Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Workington · CA14 4EB · Cumberland

    Ages 11–18

    • Att839.9
    • P8-0.2
    • EM5+32%
    • Absence7.1%

    1.9 miles away

  • Branthwaite Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Free schools special

    Workington · CA14 4SS · Cumberland

    Ages 4–19

    • Att81.8
    • P8-3.8
    • EM5+0%
    • Absence14.9%

    0.5 miles away

  • West Cumbria Learning Centre

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Pupil referral unit

    Workington · CA14 4PJ · Cumberland

    Ages 7–16

    • FSM62.0%

    1.0 miles away

  • Distington Community School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Workington · CA14 5TE · Cumberland

    Ages 3–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM36.0%

    1.5 miles away

  • St Mary's Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Workington · CA14 5LN · Cumberland

    Ages 2–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence6.1%
    • FSM46.8%

    1.6 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Ms Cherry Tingle
Telephone
01900606446
Website
http://www.energycoastutc.co.uk/

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