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University Technical College Leeds

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

personMs Hannah Wilson

corporate_fareTHE RODILLIAN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

location_onLeeds, LS10 1LA

language Visit Website phone 1133530140

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

425

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Attainment 8

46.2

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GCSE Rank

#24 in Leeds

#1,512 of 3,216 nationally

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University Technical College Leeds is a University technical college secondary school in Leeds, serving ages 14-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

University Technical College Leeds is an university technical college in Leeds, admitting pupils aged 14-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE RODILLIAN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 487 pupils on roll, of whom 28% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.2, placing the school #24 in Leeds and #1,512 of 3,216 nationally. 45.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 20.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 9 A-level subjects. 28.4% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 12.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.35 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.0 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

46.2

Grade 5+ E&M

45.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)20.1%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS3.47

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.1

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS3.41

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.72

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS3.04

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.54

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS3.19

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.5

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc1%

EBacc APS3.66

2018

Progress 8 Score

-1.4

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

32.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS2.86

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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

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

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

Apprenticeships9%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships14%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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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

-0.35

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*3.7%

Achieving A*–A12.3%

Achieving A*–B28.4%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate69.2%

A-level subjects offered9

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.14

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate75.00%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate83.30%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate88.9%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

10 January 2023

Inspection Report

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26 March 2019

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2023-01-10

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2019-03-26

S5 Inspection Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

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

4.1%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.8%(9 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 487 pupils. During this period, there were 20 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.1%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	487	20	4.1%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	490	19	3.9%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	437	31	7.1%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	444	50	11.3%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	448	38	8.5%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	419	36	8.6%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	425	33	7.8%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	429	44	10.3%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	386	14	3.6%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	392	53	13.5%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	393	44	11.2%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	330	32	9.7%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	331	13	3.9%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	331	47	14.2%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	295	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	295	23	7.8%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	297	17	5.7%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	327	2	0.6%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	335	17	5.1%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	346	32	9.2%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	301	6	2.0%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	309	16	5.2%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	310	29	9.4%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	152	19	12.5%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	154	31	20.1%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	169	37	21.9%	3.1%

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.

Specific Learning Difficulty 28 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 27 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 9 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 5 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

Physical 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.

89.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

100.0%Positive

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

19.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree48%

agree52%

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

strongly agree30%

agree33%

disagree30%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree26%

agree37%

disagree11%

don't know4%

not applicable22%

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

yes41%

no59%

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

strongly agree64%

agree18%

strongly disagree18%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree52%

agree37%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree48%

agree37%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree33%

agree52%

disagree11%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree33%

agree56%

disagree11%

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

strongly agree37%

agree33%

disagree15%

don't know15%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree48%

agree30%

disagree11%

strongly disagree7%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes93%

no7%

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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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