Energy Coast UTC
Workington, CA14 4JW · Cumberland · secondary school
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15th of 19 secondary schools in Cumberland we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.0/10 against 714 of them, against 0.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 9.3 · 0 | 30% | 0.01 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -1.6 · 0 | 25% | 0.01 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 22.5 · 0 | 10% | 0.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Energy Coast UTC overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted following an inspection in 2023. In 2024/25, 12.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 24.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -1.6 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.0 out of 10 either way).
Getting in
The published school roll is 383 pupils against a stated capacity of 560. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the attainment gap with national medians? What specific interventions are in place for students who are behind in English and maths? How does the school ensure consistent progress for all students, regardless of their starting point?
What Ofsted said about Energy Coast UTC
Overview
Energy Coast UTC is described as a “welcoming and nurturing place” where pupils are happy and behave in a “calm and respectful way.” The school provides a high-quality education with strong links to local employers, particularly in engineering, and ensures pupils are well-prepared for future careers or further study.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy “well-equipped engineering suites” and “high-quality work experience with prestigious employers.”
- Leaders have developed an “appropriate curriculum” that meets the needs of local employers and helps pupils become “well-rounded individuals.”
- Staff provide effective support for pupils’ mental health, and reading is “promoted well throughout the school.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive swift identification of needs and appropriate support to help them learn.
- Careers guidance is highly valued, with pupils benefiting from visits to employers and universities to make informed choices.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must more accurately identify and address gaps in pupils’ subject knowledge to ensure they “know and remember more over time.”
- Leaders should continue to support the small number of pupils who do not attend school regularly enough, as this negatively impacts their achievement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a “culture of vigilance” where staff are trained to recognise signs of abuse and maintain “very effective links” with external agencies.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 27.5 |
| 2024/25 | 24.2 |
| 2025/26 | 22.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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