Aldridge UTC Warrington
University technical college · sixth form · 278 pupils
69% stayed in education · Attainment 8 23.0
Academy 16-19 converter
Priestley College
- Pupils on roll
- 0of 2,250 places
- Free school meals
- 0.0%
- Year 11 cohort 2025
- —
- Ofsted
- Not covered by Ofsted school inspections
Results below include those reported under the school’s previous registration: Priestley College (URN 130624, until 25 April 2017).
What the data says
Priestley College is a 16–19 provider, so there is no Year 11 cohort: this page covers where its students went after 16–18 study and what they achieved.
Among the 1,046 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 42% went to university (Warrington 32%, England 37%), and 11% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally.
A level grades average C, below the England average of B-; 7% of students achieved AAB or better including two facilitating subjects (England 18%). The largest A level subjects are Sociology, History and Psychology.
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in Warrington and England.
The Department for Education has not published destination figures for this school (new school, small cohort or not a state-funded school).
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | Priestley College | Warrington | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 1,046 | 2,251 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 86% | 81% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 42% | 32% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 11% | 12% | 19% |
| Further education | 1% | 4% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 9% | 10% | 7% |
| Employment | 30% | 33% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 9% | 14% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
No published Key Stage 4 results for this school.
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | Priestley College | Warrington | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 2,069 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 747 | 1,021 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | C | C+ | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 30.17 | 32.10 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | C+ | C+ | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 7% | 13% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sociology | 89 | 12% | 13% |
| History | 84 | 11% | 13% |
| Psychology | 80 | 11% | 23% |
| Mathematics | 70 | 9% | 31% |
| Business Studies | 68 | 9% | 13% |
| Geography | 52 | 7% | 10% |
| Law | 42 | 6% | 4% |
| Biology | 40 | 5% | 20% |
| English Literature | 39 | 5% | 11% |
| Physics | 37 | 5% | 12% |
| Classical Civilisation | 36 | 5% | 1% |
| English Language | 33 | 4% | 4% |
| Media Studies | 33 | 4% | 4% |
| Fine Art | 32 | 4% | 3% |
| Politics | 32 | 4% | 6% |
| English Language and Literature | 31 | 4% | 2% |
| Physical Education | 27 | 4% | 3% |
| Chemistry | 25 | 3% | 17% |
| Photography | 24 | 3% | 3% |
| 3D Design | 22 | 3% | 1% |
| Film Studies | 22 | 3% | 2% |
| Computer Science | 22 | 3% | 5% |
| Graphic Communication | 21 | 3% | 2% |
| Economics | 20 | 3% | 13% |
| Religious Studies | 18 | 2% | 4% |
| Environmental Science | 15 | 2% | 1% |
| Drama | 15 | 2% | 2% |
| Product Design | 14 | 2% | 2% |
| Philosophy | 14 | 2% | 1% |
| Textiles | 14 | 2% | 1% |
| Dance | 10 | 1% | 0% |
| German | 9 | 1% | 0% |
| Electronics | 9 | 1% | 0% |
| Further Mathematics | 7 | 1% | 5% |
| French | 6 | 1% | 1% |
| Music | 6 | 1% | 0% |
| Geology | 6 | 1% | 0% |
| Russian | — | — | 0% |
| Chinese | — | — | 0% |
| Spanish | — | — | 2% |
| Polish | — | — | 0% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Science | VRQ Level 3 | 204 | 27% | — |
| Sociology | GCE AS level (All) | 161 | 22% | — |
| Study Skills | Extended Project (Diploma) | 160 | 21% | — |
| Psychology | GCE AS level (All) | 149 | 20% | — |
| History | GCE AS level (All) | 120 | 16% | — |
| Business Studies | GCE AS level (All) | 120 | 16% | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | 113 | 15% | — |
| Law | GCE AS level (All) | 98 | 13% | — |
| Geography | GCE AS level (All) | 80 | 11% | — |
| Biology | GCE AS level (All) | 78 | 10% | — |
| Sociology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 72 | 10% | — |
| Psychology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 70 | 9% | — |
| Media Studies | GCE AS level (All) | 64 | 9% | — |
| Chemistry | GCE AS level (All) | 62 | 8% | — |
| English Literature | GCE AS level (All) | 59 | 8% | — |
| Physics | GCE AS level (All) | 58 | 8% | — |
| Law | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 56 | 7% | — |
| Economics | GCE AS level (All) | 55 | 7% | — |
| Business Studies | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 52 | 7% | — |
| English Language | GCE AS level (All) | 49 | 7% | — |
| Fine Art | GCE AS level (All) | 46 | 6% | — |
| Classical Civilisation | GCE AS level (All) | 46 | 6% | — |
| Film Studies | GCE AS level (All) | 45 | 6% | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 44 | 6% | — |
| Photography | GCE AS level (All) | 43 | 6% | — |
| Mathematical Studies | Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3 | 43 | 6% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 42 | 6% | — |
| Physical Education | GCE AS level (All) | 41 | 5% | — |
| Finance / Accounting (General) | VRQ Level 3 | 41 | 5% | — |
| Politics | GCE AS level (All) | 40 | 5% | — |
| Health Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3 | 40 | 5% | — |
| Computer Science | GCE AS level (All) | 39 | 5% | — |
| Biology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 38 | 5% | — |
| Chemistry | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 37 | 5% | — |
| 3D Design | GCE AS level (All) | 37 | 5% | — |
| English Language and Literature | GCE AS level (All) | 37 | 5% | — |
| History | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 37 | 5% | — |
| Graphic Communication | GCE AS level (All) | 36 | 5% | — |
| Engineering Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3 | 36 | 5% | — |
| Economics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 35 | 5% | — |
| Childcare Skills | VRQ Level 3 | 35 | 5% | — |
| Religious Studies | GCE AS level (All) | 35 | 5% | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 34 | 5% | — |
| Biology | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 31 | 4% | — |
| Media Studies | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 31 | 4% | — |
| Product Design | GCE AS level (All) | 29 | 4% | — |
| Geography | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 28 | 4% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 27 | 4% | — |
| Health Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma at Level 3 | 27 | 4% | — |
| Law / Legal Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | 26 | 3% | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 26 | 3% | — |
| Drama | GCE AS level (All) | 24 | 3% | — |
| Textiles | GCE AS level (All) | 23 | 3% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | 23 | 3% | — |
| Film Studies | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 23 | 3% | — |
| Spanish | GCE AS level (All) | 22 | 3% | — |
| Physics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 21 | 3% | — |
| English Literature | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 20 | 3% | — |
| Engineering Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate at Level 3 | 19 | 3% | — |
| Photography | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 19 | 3% | — |
| Electronics | GCE AS level (All) | 19 | 3% | — |
| Computer Architecture / Systems | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 18 | 2% | — |
| Spanish | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 18 | 2% | — |
| Law / Legal Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 17 | 2% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | 17 | 2% | — |
| Religious Studies | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 17 | 2% | — |
| Computer Science | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 17 | 2% | — |
| English Language | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 16 | 2% | — |
| 3D Design | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 15 | 2% | — |
| Graphic Communication | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 15 | 2% | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | 15 | 2% | — |
| Product Design | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 15 | 2% | — |
| Fine Art | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 14 | 2% | — |
| Geology | GCE AS level (All) | 14 | 2% | — |
| Physical Education | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 14 | 2% | — |
| Computer Architecture / Systems | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 13 | 2% | — |
| French | GCE AS level (All) | 12 | 2% | — |
| Computing and IT Advanced Technician | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 12 | 2% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 11 | 1% | — |
| German | GCE AS level (All) | 10 | 1% | — |
| Electronics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 10 | 1% | — |
| Health Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate at Level 3 | 10 | 1% | — |
| Classical Civilisation | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 10 | 1% | — |
| Drama | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 9 | 1% | — |
| Textiles | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 9 | 1% | — |
| Politics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 8 | 1% | — |
| Geology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 8 | 1% | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 8 | 1% | — |
| Computer Architecture / Systems | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | 7 | 1% | — |
| English Language and Literature | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 6 | 1% | — |
| French | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 6 | 1% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | — | — | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| German | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Tourism | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Music | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Sports / Movement Science | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
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Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.