UTC Warrington Catchment Area
UTC Warrington is an university technical college secondary school in Warrington , serving pupils aged 14-19, with 296 pupils, and a capacity of 620 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
14-19
Age range
296
Pupils
620
Capacity
48%
Fill rate
UTC Warrington Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for UTC Warrington?
The catchment area for UTC Warrington is the geographic zone Warrington 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. Warrington 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 UTC Warrington are allocated by Warrington 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 Warrington before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Warrington catchment area documents →UTC Warrington: 620 places, 48% filled: places available
UTC Warrington has a published admission number of 620 places. 296 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 48%. At 48% full, the school currently has headroom below its 620 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. 44.6% of pupils at UTC Warrington 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 Warrington.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Warrington 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 Warrington school admissions →
UTC Warrington: School Information
- Full address
- Dallam Lane, Warrington, WA2 7NG
- Local authority
- Warrington
- School type
- University technical college
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 14-19 years
- Free school meals
- 44.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 142899
Other Secondary Schools in Warrington
If UTC Warrington is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Warrington are the next closest alternatives.
Golborne High School Catchment Area
Foundation school · WA3 3EL
Culcheth High School Catchment Area
Community school · WA3 5HH
St Gregory's Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WA5 1HG
Cardinal Newman Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WA4 1RX
Lowton Church of England High School Catchment Area
Foundation school · WA3 1DU
King's Leadership Academy Warrington Catchment Area
Free schools · WA1 4PF
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to UTC Warrington 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: UTC Warrington
What is the catchment area for UTC Warrington? ▾
The catchment area for UTC Warrington is the geographic zone Warrington 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. Warrington publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is UTC Warrington oversubscribed? ▾
UTC Warrington has a capacity of 620 places and currently has 296 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Warrington.
What is the admissions policy for UTC Warrington? ▾
Admission to UTC Warrington is managed by Warrington. 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 UTC Warrington cover? ▾
UTC Warrington is a secondary school in Warrington, serving pupils aged 14-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.