The school meets requirements on the publication of specified information on its website. The school complies with Department for Education guidance on what academies should publish on its website. University of Chester CE Academy is a smaller-than-average secondary comprehensive school. The number of pupils supported by the pupil premium funding is well above average. The proportions of pupils from minority ethnic groups and of pupils for whom English is Inspection report: University of Chester CE Academy, 25–26 April 2017 Page 10 of 13 not their first language are much lower than national averages. The proportion of pupils who receive support for special educational needs and/or disabilities is larger than the national figure. The proportion of pupils who have a statement of special educational needs or an education, health and care plan is higher than average. In 2016, the school was identified as a coasting school because of pupils’ weak progress over the last three years. For a small number of pupils, the school uses alternative provision at West Cheshire College and Progress Sport. In addition, two pupils work from home and are enrolled with NASI Online Education. The school is part of the University of Chester Academies Trust (UCAT). The school has been supported by Cheshire Vale Teaching School Alliance, a number of specialist leaders in education and by collaborative activity across UCAT. The school received designated funding from Cheshire West and Cheshire Local Authority to support the link with Cheshire Vale Teaching School Alliance and with other local schools. Five days before the inspection, one of the school’s vice-principals took up post as interim principal.