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UTC Plymouth

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

personMrs Joanna Ware

corporate_fareREACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST

location_onPlymouth, PL1 4RL

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

536

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Attainment 8

36.4

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GCSE Rank

#18 in Plymouth

#2,928 of 3,216 nationally

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UTC Plymouth is a University technical college secondary school in Plymouth, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.5×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

UTC Plymouth is an university technical college in Plymouth, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 594 pupils on roll, of whom 44% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.4, placing the school #18 in Plymouth and #2,928 of 3,216 nationally. 33.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 9.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

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 Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.5× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. There are 2 teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 7.6 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

36.4

Grade 5+ E&M

33.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)9.3%

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EBacc APS2.76

2024

Progress 8 Score

-1.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

28.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS2.15

2023

Progress 8 Score

-1.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

30.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS2.16

2022

Progress 8 Score

-1.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS2.78

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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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

82%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)59%

Apprenticeships17%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)75%

Apprenticeships11%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

86%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)55%

Apprenticeships19%

Employment12%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)14%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

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

Apprenticeships18%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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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

2024

2023

Avg Grade

E+

2022

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

17 January 2023

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2023-01-17

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2016-04-26

S5 Inspection EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

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

8.9%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

5.7%(34 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 594 pupils. During this period, there were 53 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 8.9%, which is above 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)	594	53	8.9%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	597	37	6.2%	7.8%	3
2023/24 (Summer term)	544	32	5.9%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	551	47	8.5%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	557	46	8.3%	8.2%	4
2022/23 (Summer term)	527	47	8.9%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	536	32	6.0%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	545	42	7.7%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	493	33	6.7%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	517	36	7.0%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	528	86	16.3%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	330	38	11.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	328	17	5.2%	1.0%	3
2020/21 (Autumn term)	311	44	14.1%	3.9%	3
2019/20 (Summer term)	147	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	147	6	4.1%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	145	16	11.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	79	1	1.3%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	80	0	0.0%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	81	0	0.0%	3.8%	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 49 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 43 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 8 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 7 pupils

Visual Impairment 5 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 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.

90.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

90.0%Positive

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

28.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree45%

agree38%

disagree7%

strongly disagree6%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree32%

agree42%

disagree18%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree42%

agree17%

disagree9%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

not applicable25%

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

yes29%

no71%

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

strongly agree35%

agree32%

disagree16%

strongly disagree8%

dont know8%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree43%

agree41%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree58%

agree32%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree40%

agree44%

disagree10%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree50%

agree29%

disagree12%

strongly disagree6%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree63%

agree33%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree45%

agree35%

disagree8%

strongly disagree6%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes90%

no10%

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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

Secondary Admission Trends

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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