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Lincoln UTC

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr John Morrison

corporate_fareLINCOLN UTC

location_onLincoln, LN2 1PF

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2019

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Students

375

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Attainment 8

46.1

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GCSE Rank

#19 in Lincolnshire

#1,530 of 3,216 nationally

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Lincoln UTC is a University technical college secondary school in Lincoln, serving ages 14-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Lincoln UTC is an university technical college in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, admitting pupils aged 14-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of LINCOLN UTC. The school has approximately 392 pupils on roll, of whom 26% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.1, placing the school #19 in Lincolnshire and #1,530 of 3,216 nationally. 55.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 14.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 10 A-level subjects. 21.0% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 7.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.85 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 2.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

46.1

Grade 5+ E&M

55.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)14.7%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS3.28

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS3.35

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc1%

EBacc APS3.16

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.41

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS3.13

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS3.08

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.35

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc2%

EBacc APS3.17

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)72%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment11%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships13%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.85

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*3.2%

Achieving A*–A7.3%

Achieving A*–B21.0%

VA Banding Well below average

Retention rate91.8%

A-level subjects offered10

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.47

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate88.20%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate91.3%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

26 November 2024

Inspection Report

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11 June 2019

Inspection Report

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06 November 2017

Inspection Report

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21 February 2017

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2019-06-11

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2017-11-06

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2017-02-21

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.0%(8 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 392 pupils. During this period, there were 10 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.6%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	392	10	2.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	394	6	1.5%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	370	3	0.8%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	369	0	0.0%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	380	2	0.5%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	365	0	0.0%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	375	5	1.3%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	383	3	0.8%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	348	4	1.1%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	351	1	0.3%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	365	10	2.7%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	308	10	3.2%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	306	2	0.7%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	310	7	2.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	227	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	227	1	0.4%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	234	11	4.7%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	181	1	0.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	186	3	1.6%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	192	5	2.6%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	197	3	1.5%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	197	3	1.5%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	205	4	2.0%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	214	2	0.9%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	216	5	2.3%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	214	8	3.7%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 27 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 26 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 7 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

91.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

94.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

5.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree69%

agree24%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree32%

agree45%

disagree13%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree23%

agree19%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

not applicable50%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes30%

no70%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree57%

agree25%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

dont know11%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree69%

agree24%

disagree2%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree60%

agree28%

disagree10%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree46%

agree43%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree48%

agree49%

disagree3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree35%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

don't know18%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree49%

agree35%

disagree6%

strongly disagree5%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes91%

no9%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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The King's School, Grantham

Caistor Grammar School

Bourne Grammar School

Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle

Spalding High School