Open Free School Secondary Mixed

UTC Warrington

Dallam Lane, Warrington, WA2 7NG
Part of: ALDRIDGE EDUCATION (Multi-academy trust)
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UTC Warrington
Warrington, WA2 7NG
296 Pupils
620 Capacity
14–19 Age Range
44.60% FSM %
206 Boys
90 Girls
About UTC Warrington

UTC Warrington is an Free Schools for pupils aged 14–19 based in Warrington, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 296 pupils on roll. School capacity: 620. Current headteacher: Christopher Hatherall.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Warrington or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type University technical college
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Warrington
Region North West
Administrative District Warrington
Parliamentary Constituency Warrington South
Ward Bewsey and Whitecross
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders N/A
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ALDRIDGE EDUCATION
Opened 05-09-2016
UKPRN 10057015
URN 142899
Data Last Updated 26-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Christopher Hatherall Accounting Officer 27/05/2021 30/03/2025 N/A
Mike Houghton Chair of Local Governing Body 01/04/2025 31/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Mike Houghton Chair of Trustees 25/03/2015 30/03/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Catherine Barnard Chief Financial Officer 02/07/2024 30/03/2025 N/A
Shelley Barlow-Ward Local Governor 01/04/2025 31/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Chris Bates Local Governor 01/04/2025 31/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Colin Grand Local Governor 01/01/2026 31/12/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Chris Hatherall Local Governor 01/04/2025 31/03/2029 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Gayle Jones Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Elected by parents
Tracy McAiney Local Governor 01/04/2025 31/03/2029 Elected by school staff
Lindsey Monro Local Governor 01/04/2025 31/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
John Patterson Local Governor 01/04/2025 31/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
St Alban's Catholic Primary School
0.64 km • Warrington
Other
Warrington St Barnabas CofE Primary School
0.91 km • Warrington
Other
Latchford St James CofE Primary School
1.03 km • Warrington
Other
Warrington Hospital Unit Co Wards B10-11
1.03 km • Warrington
Other
Bewsey Lodge Academy
1.18 km • Warrington
Other
Warrington St Ann's CofE Primary School
1.22 km • Warrington
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
UTC Warrington is a University technical college (group: Free Schools) in Warrington, Warrington.
UTC Warrington has 296 pupils, with a capacity of 620.
UTC Warrington caters for pupils aged 14 to 19.
The Principal at UTC Warrington is Mr Christopher Hatherall.
UTC Warrington is at Dallam Lane, Warrington, WA2 7NG, in the Warrington local authority, North West.
Sixth form at UTC Warrington: Has a sixth form.
UTC Warrington is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Christopher Hatherall
Dallam Lane, Warrington, WA2 7NG
01925737067
utcw.co.uk
Location
WA2 7NG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 142899
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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