Open Free School Secondary Mixed

Energy Coast UTC

Blackwood Road, Workington, CA14 4JW
Part of: ENERGY COAST UTC (Single-academy trust)
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Energy Coast UTC
Workington, CA14 4JW
387 Pupils
560 Capacity
14–19 Age Range
31.30% FSM %
257 Boys
130 Girls
About Energy Coast UTC

Energy Coast UTC is a mixed-gender Free Schools located in Workington, Cumberland, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 14–19. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 387 pupils on roll. School capacity: 560. Current headteacher: Kerryann Wilson.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type University technical college
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Cumberland
Region North West
Administrative District Cumberland
Parliamentary Constituency Whitehaven and Workington
Ward Harrington
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ENERGY COAST UTC
Opened 01-09-2014
UKPRN 10046227
URN 140600
Data Last Updated 19-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Cherry Tingle Accounting Officer 01/09/2016 — N/A
Ms Kerri Black Chair of Trustees 21/03/2024 31/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jamie East Chair of Trustees 01/04/2025 01/10/2025 Appointed by academy members
Mr Andrew Wild Chair of Trustees 02/10/2025 02/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Louise Storr Chief Financial Officer 01/09/2023 — N/A
Ms Shiby Bernard Member 14/09/2021 — Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Eldon Garnett Member 14/05/2020 — Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Laura Hogg Member 02/10/2025 — Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Jacq Longrigg Member 03/09/2018 25/09/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Professor Julie Mennell Member 01/08/2016 — Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Stuart Atkinson Trustee 07/12/2022 26/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr John Coughlan Trustee 02/10/2025 01/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Energy Coast UTC is a University technical college (group: Free Schools) in Workington, Cumberland.
Energy Coast UTC has 387 pupils, with a capacity of 560.
Energy Coast UTC caters for pupils aged 14 to 19.
The admissions policy at Energy Coast UTC is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Energy Coast UTC is Mrs Kerryann Wilson.
Energy Coast UTC is at Blackwood Road, Lillyhall, Workington, CA14 4JW, in the Cumberland local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Energy Coast UTC: Has a sixth form.
Energy Coast UTC is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mrs Kerryann Wilson
Blackwood Road, Lillyhall, Workington, CA14 4JW
01900606446
www.energycoastutc.co.uk/
Location
CA14 4JW  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 140600
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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