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Energy Coast UTC
Blackwood Road, Lillyhall, Workington CA14 4JW
Energy Coast UTC is a non-selective free school. It has about 380 boys and girls aged between 14 and 19. In March 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Admissions, Environment and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Attainment and Progress.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very low.
Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Progress: Poor. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Poor. Progress is poor. Destinations at 18 are poor.
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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