AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK Catchment Area
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK is an university technical college secondary school in Salford , serving pupils aged 13-19, with 456 pupils, and a capacity of 720 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
13-19
Age range
456
Pupils
720
Capacity
63%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK?
The catchment area for AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK is the geographic zone Salford uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Salford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK are allocated by Salford using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Salford before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Salford catchment area documents →AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK: 720 places, 63% filled: places available
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK has a published admission number of 720 places. 456 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 63%. At 63% full, the school currently has headroom below its 720 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 41% of pupils at AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Salford.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Salford publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Salford Council school admissions (official) →
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK: School Information
- Full address
- 100- 102 Broadway, Salford, M50 2UW
- Local authority
- Salford
- School type
- University technical college
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 13-19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 41% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 146303
Other Secondary Schools in Salford
If AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Salford are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK
What is the catchment area for AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK? ▾
The catchment area for AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK is the geographic zone Salford uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Salford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK oversubscribed? ▾
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK has a capacity of 720 places and currently has 456 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Salford.
What is the admissions policy for AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK? ▾
Admission to AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK is managed by Salford. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK cover? ▾
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK is a secondary school in Salford, serving pupils aged 13-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK? ▾
AldridgeUTC@MediaCityUK was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.