AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK
Secondary · University technical college · Ages 13–19 · Salford
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK is a secondary school in Salford for ages 13–19 (university technical college). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 22 February 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- 100- 102 Broadway, Salford, M50 2UW
- Type
- University technical college
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 13–19
- Sector
- State-funded
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Salford
- Pupils on roll
- 464 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 37.3% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.6
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 22 February 2023
Strengths
- “They told inspectors that they feel happy and well supported.”
- “Many pupils said that they had begun to thrive since joining the school.”
- “Leaders set high expectations for all pupils’ learning and behaviour.”
To improve
- “However, this strategy is not developed well enough to provide the specific help and knowledge that some pupils need to catch up quickly and to read fluently.”
- “A few pupils who join the school have a record of low attendance.”
- “However, some pupils are still regularly absent from school.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 28 April 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 17% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 35.6 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | B | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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