Energy Coast UTC

About Energy Coast UTC

Energy Coast UTC is an university technical college in Workington, Cumberland, England, for pupils aged 14–19. It has 387 pupils on roll. It is part of ENERGY COAST UTC. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 March 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 22.5 (2025/26). 28.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cumberland →

School Type

University technical college

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 14–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

387 / 560 (69%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

7 March 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Blackwood Road, Workington, Cumberland, CA14 4JW

Phone

01900606446

Principal

Cherry Tingle

Website

http://www.energycoastutc.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Energy Coast UTC?

Energy Coast UTC is an university technical college in Workington, Cumberland, England, for pupils aged 14–19.

How many pupils does Energy Coast UTC have?

Energy Coast UTC has 387 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Energy Coast UTC's Ofsted rating?

Energy Coast UTC was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 March 2023).

How does Energy Coast UTC perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Energy Coast UTC achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 22.5 in 2025/26.

Is Energy Coast UTC part of an academy trust?

Yes — Energy Coast UTC is part of ENERGY COAST UTC.

Where is Energy Coast UTC?

Energy Coast UTC is located at Blackwood Road, Workington, Cumberland, CA14 4JW.