Aldridge UTC Darwen vs Aldridge UTC Warrington
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 34 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aldridge UTC Darwen
Darwen · Academy secondary · Ages 13–19
275 students
Aldridge UTC Warrington
Warrington · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
278 students
| Measure | Aldridge UTC Darwen Darwen, North West | Aldridge UTC Warrington Warrington, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #399 of 536 | #496 of 536 |
| National rank | #3257 of 4,090 | #3883 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 13–19 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 275 | 278 |
| Pupils on roll | 275 | 278 |
| Free school meals | 46.2% | 38.8% |
| Capacity filled | 91.7% | 44.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.7 | 23.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 27.5% | 14.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 49.3% | 21.7% |
| EBacc average points | 2.48 | 1.93 |
| A level points per entry | 37.0 | – |
| town | Darwen | Warrington |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.daestudio.biz/ | utcw.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Aldridge UTC Darwen scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.9 vs 12.6).
- •Aldridge UTC Warrington is the larger school with 278 students compared with 275.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aldridge UTC Darwen better than Aldridge UTC Warrington?
On the Success Index (England), Aldridge UTC Darwen ranks higher (23.9 vs 12.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aldridge UTC Darwen and Aldridge UTC Warrington?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Darwen and Warrington in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aldridge UTC Darwen: 275. Aldridge UTC Warrington: 278. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aldridge UTC Darwen and Aldridge UTC Warrington rank in North West?
Aldridge UTC Darwen is 399th of 536 and Aldridge UTC Warrington is 496th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).