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AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK

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AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK

100- 102 Broadway, Salford, M50 2UW

University technical college · Ages 13–19 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Feb 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

35.5school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
35.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
9.8%
Basics 9-5
16.7%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

35.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2342.546.4
2023/2438.446.4
2024/2535.546.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.570.00
2023/24-0.840.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
2.55
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
39.47
A*-A Grades
36.8%
A*-B Grades
63.2%
AAB+ %
0.0%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 71 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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Acer Academy, Salford
0.75 km away · Free schools special
Thompsons Academy trading as Navigators
0.79 km away · Special post 16 institution
Oasis Academy MediaCityUK
0.86 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
King of Kings
1.01 km away · Other independent school
Stretford High School
2.03 km away · Foundation school
Good

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About AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK

AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK is a secondary school in Salford, Salford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.5. The school has around 456 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: 100- 102 Broadway, Salford, M50 2UW | More schools in Salford

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2023 — Good
  2. Jul 2018 — Requires improvement (predecessor: UTC@MediacityUK)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK

What is AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK's Ofsted rating?
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK's latest exam results?
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.5. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK located?
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK is a secondary school in Salford, Salford (M50 2UW).
How many pupils attend AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK?
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK has around 456 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
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