Greater Manchester Sustainable Engineering UTC

URN: 140542 • Oldham OL9 6DE

Overview

Name
Greater Manchester Sustainable Engineering UTC
URN
140542
Type
University technical college
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
43.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Lee Kilgour (since 2025)
Telephone
Website
Address
MIDDLETON ROAD, Oldham OL9 6DE

Summary

Greater Manchester Sustainable Engineering UTC is a mixed secondary school located in Oldham, specialising in technical education with a focus on engineering. It operates under the University Technical College (UTC) model, which integrates academic learning with practical skills tailored to meet local industry needs. Currently, the school has an enrolment of 90 pupils, with a capacity of 600, and approximately 25.9% of students are eligible for free school meals.

The curriculum at the UTC is designed in collaboration with local employers, ensuring that students gain relevant skills for future careers in engineering and related fields. This approach aims to address the skills gap in the workforce, particularly in emerging sectors such as green and digital technologies. The UTC offers pathways that prepare students for higher technical learning and apprenticeships, equipping them with the knowledge and behaviours needed to succeed in the job market.

Supported by the Baker Dearing Educational Trust, the UTC is part of a broader initiative to enhance technical education across England. The trust collaborates with various stakeholders, including employers and educational institutions, to provide high-quality, employer-led education that fosters economic growth and prepares students for the challenges of the modern workforce.

Key details

LA
Oldham
Age range
14 - 19
Boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
600
Pupils
90
Boys
75
Girls
15
FSM %
25.90
Open date
2014-09-01
Close date
2017-08-31
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Greater Manchester

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 90 75 15 600 25.90
2024-09-11 90 75 15 600 25.90
2023-09-11 90 75 15 600 25.90
2022-09-11 90 75 15 600 25.90
2021-09-11 90 75 15 600 25.90
2020-09-11 90 75 15 600 25.90

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