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Energy Coast UTC Catchment Area

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

Energy Coast UTC is an university technical college secondary school in Workington, Cumberland , serving pupils aged 14-19, with 387 pupils, and a capacity of 560 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

14-19

Age range

387

Pupils

560

Capacity

69%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Energy Coast UTC Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Energy Coast UTC?

The catchment area for Energy Coast UTC is the geographic zone Cumberland 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. Cumberland 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 Energy Coast UTC are allocated by Cumberland 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 Cumberland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Cumberland catchment area documents →

Energy Coast UTC: 560 places, 69% filled: places available

Energy Coast UTC has a published admission number of 560 places. 387 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 69%. At 69% full, the school currently has headroom below its 560 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. 31.3% of pupils at Energy Coast UTC are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Cumberland.

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

Cumberland 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. Find Cumberland school admissions →

Energy Coast UTC: School Information

Full address
Blackwood Road, Lillyhall, Workington, CA14 4JW
Local authority
Cumberland
School type
University technical college
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
14-19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
31.3% of pupils
DfE URN
140600

Other Secondary Schools in Workington

If Energy Coast UTC is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Workington are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Energy Coast 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: Energy Coast UTC

What is the catchment area for Energy Coast UTC?

The catchment area for Energy Coast UTC is the geographic zone Cumberland 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. Cumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Energy Coast UTC oversubscribed?

Energy Coast UTC has a capacity of 560 places and currently has 387 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cumberland.

What is the admissions policy for Energy Coast UTC?

Admission to Energy Coast UTC is managed by Cumberland. 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 Energy Coast UTC cover?

Energy Coast UTC is a secondary school in Workington, Cumberland, serving pupils aged 14-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Energy Coast UTC?

Energy Coast UTC was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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