Secondary · University technical college · Crewe, CW1 2PZ
GCSE 2025/26
#3,240 of 3,312
Worse than 97% of schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
A-level 2024/25
#2,474 of 2,536
Worse than 97% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Nov 2024
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 142890.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 31.6, worse than England, worse than Cheshire East | 46.9 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 41.2%, worse than England, worse than Cheshire East | 66.9% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 18.6%, worse than England, worse than Cheshire East | 45.3% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 2.1%, worse than England, worse than Cheshire East | 12.6% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 33%, worse than England, worse than Cheshire East | 62.2% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 97 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 20, worse than England, worse than Cheshire East | 33.58 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | D | - | - |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | c | - | - |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | -0.71, similar to England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Average, similar to England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 38 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | c | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 299 |
| Girls | 91 |
| Boys | 208 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 29.4% |
| First language not English | 16.4% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 543 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 44.9% |
| Sixth form places2024/25 | 143 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 44 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 6 |
| Average class size | 20.5 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 23 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 23 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 13 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 0 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 11.45 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2023/24 | 15.8 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2023/24 | 12 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2023/24 | 3 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2023/24 | 0.8 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 8.8%, worse than England, worse than Cheshire East | 7.5% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 27.3%, worse than England, worse than Cheshire East | 19.1% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 4.9%, worse than England, worse than Cheshire East | 3.1% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 37.7% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 20% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0.7% |
| Permanent exclusions | 2 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 88.6% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 83.5% |
| Further education | 43% |
| School sixth form | 40.5% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 7.6% |
| Employment | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% |
| Sixth form college | 0% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 70% |
| Employment | 26.7% |
| Higher education | 23.3% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 16.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 13.3% |
| Further education | 6.7% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Secondary | Cheshire Studio School | Studio schools | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Mar 2017. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Beechwood Primary School and Nursery | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 27 Jan 2026. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Brierley Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Nov 2022. | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Sir William Stanier School | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Apr 2026. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Edleston Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 May 2016. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | St Michael's Community Academy | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 23 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Hungerford Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Mar 2025. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Underwood West Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 12 Nov 2024. | |
| 0.8 mi | Secondary | Ruskin Community High School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Jun 2015. | |
| 0.8 mi | Nursery | Westminster Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Nov 2014. |
Crewe Engineering and Design UTC is rated Good, last inspected on 19 Nov 2024. Recent Ofsted inspections have no single overall grade, so Area360 summarises the inspection grades.
Crewe Engineering and Design UTC ranks 3,240 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (worse than 97% of schools) and 2,474 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (worse than 97% of schools).
In 2025/26, 18.6% of pupils at Crewe Engineering and Design UTC got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 31.6 (England 46.2).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Crewe Engineering and Design UTC was D.
Crewe Engineering and Design UTC has 299 pupils aged 14 to 19.
Crewe Engineering and Design UTC had 543 school places in 2024/25.
Yes, Crewe Engineering and Design UTC has a sixth form with 143 places in 2024/25.
At Crewe Engineering and Design UTC, the average class had 20.5 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 23 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at Crewe Engineering and Design UTC missed 8.8% of sessions (England 8%), and 27.3% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.