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Crewe Engineering and Design UTC Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Crewe Engineering and Design UTC is an university technical college secondary school in Crewe, Cheshire East , serving pupils aged 14-19, with 305 pupils, and a capacity of 400 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

14-19

Age range

305

Pupils

400

Capacity

76%

Fill rate

Crewe Engineering and Design UTC Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Crewe Engineering and Design UTC?

The catchment area for Crewe Engineering and Design UTC is the geographic zone Cheshire East 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. Cheshire East 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 Crewe Engineering and Design UTC are allocated by Cheshire East 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 Cheshire East before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Crewe Engineering and Design UTC: 400 places, 76% filled: places available

Crewe Engineering and Design UTC has a published admission number of 400 places. 305 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 76%. At 76% full, the school currently has headroom below its 400 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. 31.2% of pupils at Crewe Engineering and Design UTC are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Cheshire East.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Cheshire East 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. Cheshire East Council school admissions (official) →

Crewe Engineering and Design UTC: School Information

Full address
West Street, Crewe, CW1 2PZ
Local authority
Cheshire East
School type
University technical college
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
14-19 years
Free school meals
31.2% of pupils
DfE URN
142890

Other Secondary Schools in Crewe

If Crewe Engineering and Design UTC is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Crewe are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Crewe Engineering and Design UTC 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Crewe Engineering and Design UTC

What is the catchment area for Crewe Engineering and Design UTC?

The catchment area for Crewe Engineering and Design UTC is the geographic zone Cheshire East 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. Cheshire East publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Crewe Engineering and Design UTC oversubscribed?

Crewe Engineering and Design UTC has a capacity of 400 places and currently has 305 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cheshire East.

What is the admissions policy for Crewe Engineering and Design UTC?

Admission to Crewe Engineering and Design UTC is managed by Cheshire East. 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 Crewe Engineering and Design UTC cover?

Crewe Engineering and Design UTC is a secondary school in Crewe, Cheshire East, serving pupils aged 14-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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