UTC Plymouth

Details

Age Range	11-19 years
Gender	Mixed
Type	Academy, University technical college
Religious Character	Does not apply
Local Authority	Plymouth
Address	Park Avenue, Devonport, PL1 4RL
School Website	www.utcplymouth.org
Telephone	1752284250
URN	146560

School Census

Total	536
Girls/Boys	121/415
Girls/Boys Ratio	22.6%/77.4%
% pupils where English not first language	6.5%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals	206
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support	16.8%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 17/01/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start Date	Ofsted Rating
17/01/2023	Good
26/04/2016	Inadequate

Inspection Date	17/01/2023
Quality of Education	Good
Behaviour and Attitudes	Good
Personal Development	Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Good

Inspection Date	26/04/2016
Quality of Education	No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes	No Judgement
Personal Development	No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Inadequate

Ofsted Inspection Timeline

Inspection Date	Inspection Type	Inspection Report
17 January 2023	School inspection: Good	View

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
Type	Score
Attainment 8 score	28.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths	12.50%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4	25.00%
Entering EBacc	0.00%
EBacc average point score	2.15
Progress 8	-1.13

Secondary Results 2023
Type	Score
Attainment 8 score	30.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths	14%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4	31%
Entering EBacc	0%
EBacc average point score	2.16
Progress 8	-1.13

Secondary Results 2022
Type	Score
Attainment 8 score	32
Grade 5 or above in English and maths	30%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4	30%
Entering EBacc	-
EBacc average point score	2.78
Progress 8	-1.29

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers	1.56%
Total Applications	293
As first preference	172
As second preference	84
As third preference	37

Total Offers Made	116
first preference offers	110
second preference offers	5
third preference offers	1

first preference v offers	1.21%
Total Applications	272
As first preference	137
As second preference	90
As third preference	45

Total Offers Made	116
first preference offers	113
second preference offers	3
third preference offers	0

first preference v offers	1.76%
Total Applications	288
As first preference	194
As second preference	64
As third preference	30

Total Offers Made	116
first preference offers	110
second preference offers	3
third preference offers	3

first preference v offers	1.01%
Total Applications	198
As first preference	114
As second preference	51
As third preference	24

Total Offers Made	126
first preference offers	113
second preference offers	11
third preference offers	1

first preference v offers	1.00%
Total Applications	84
As first preference	53
As second preference	22
As third preference	9

Total Offers Made	85
first preference offers	53
second preference offers	6
third preference offers	0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree	60%
agree	30%
disagree	7%
strongly disagree	3%
don't know	0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree	56%
agree	34%
disagree	6%
strongly disagree	4%
don't know	0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree	45%
agree	38%
disagree	7%
strongly disagree	6%
don't know	4%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree	13%
agree	15%
disagree	6%
strongly disagree	5%
don't know	5%
not applicable	57%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree	32%
agree	42%
disagree	18%
strongly disagree	5%
don't know	3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree	42%
agree	17%
disagree	9%
strongly disagree	5%
don't know	2%
not applicable	25%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes	29%
no	71%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree	35%
agree	32%
disagree	16%
strongly disagree	8%
dont know	8%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree	43%
agree	41%
disagree	7%
strongly disagree	1%
don't know	8%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree	58%
agree	32%
disagree	8%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	1%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree	40%
agree	44%
disagree	10%
strongly disagree	5%
don't know	2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree	50%
agree	29%
disagree	12%
strongly disagree	6%
don't know	3%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree	63%
agree	33%
disagree	2%
strongly disagree	1%
don't know	2%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree	45%
agree	35%
disagree	8%
strongly disagree	6%
don't know	6%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes	90%
no	10%

Ethnicity

time period	2023-24
white british ethnic origin	87.5%
any other white background ethnic origin	6.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	0.7%
african ethnic origin	0.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	0.7%

time period	2022-23
white british ethnic origin	85.6%
any other white background ethnic origin	6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	0.7%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	0.7%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin	0.6%