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Doncaster UTC

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

person Mr Jim Semmelroth

corporate_fareBRIGHTER FUTURES LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST

location_onDoncaster, DN1 3BF

phone 01302976515

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

712

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Attainment 8

49.1

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GCSE Rank

#6 in Doncaster

#1,286 of 4,024 nationally

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Doncaster UTC is a University technical college secondary school in Doncaster, serving ages 13-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Doncaster UTC is an university technical college in Doncaster, admitting pupils aged 13-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of BRIGHTER FUTURES LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST. The school has approximately 770 pupils on roll, of whom 24% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.1, placing the school #6 in Doncaster and #1,286 of 4,024 nationally. 44.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 17.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 15 A-level subjects. 25.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 7.2% at A*–A. In the 2022/23 leavers cohort, 12.9% progressed to Top-Third Higher Education institutions (ranked #1,126 nationally), out of 31.6% progressing to higher education overall. A-level value added: -0.24 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. 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 pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 18.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2026

Attainment 8 Score

49.1

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

44.60%

Grade 4+ E&M

68.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)17.8%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)66.10%

Triple Science Entry13.00%

EBacc Slot Score13.4 / 30

2025

Attainment 8 Score

48.6

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

35.30%

Grade 4+ E&M

68.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)13.3%

Entering EBacc0.70%

EBacc APS3.63

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.1

Grade 5+ E&M

36.50%

Entering EBacc4.50%

EBacc APS3.64

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc4%

EBacc APS3.27

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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.

2026

Stayed in Education / Employment

95.5%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84.6%

Apprenticeships3.8%

Employment7.1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3.8%

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

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

Apprenticeships10%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

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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

-0.24

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*1.8%

Achieving A*–A7.2%

Achieving A*–B25.2%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate91.7%

A-level subjects offered15

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.73

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate100.00%

Post-18 Destinations 79.5% sustained

school Higher Education (University) 31.6%

handshake Apprenticeships 17.9%

work Employment 29.9%

Not sustained / NEET14.5%

2023

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate100.00%

Post-18 Destinations (2022/23 leavers)89.2% sustained

school Higher Education (University) 46.2%

stars Top-Third Universities 12.9%

handshake Apprenticeships 16.1%

work Employment 22.6%

Not sustained / NEET8.6%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Post-18 Destinations 88.4% sustained

school Higher Education (University) 44.2%

handshake Apprenticeships 11.6%

work Employment 29.1%

Not sustained / NEET9.3%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results & 16-19 Destination Measures

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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology

Year	Secondary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	GCSE Attainment	Progress 8 Rank	A-Level VA	Top-Third Uni	Overall Uni (HE)
2026	#1,052 / 4,024	#4	#1,286	#1	—	#1,126	#2,341
2025	#1,770 / 3,948	#6	#1,331	#1	#1,884	#1,126	#2,341
2024	#1,957 / 4,450	#13	#1,435	#1,488	#2,367	#1,126	#2,341
2023	#2,339 / 4,321	#12	#1,905	#1,626	—	—	#1,799
2022	—	—	—	—	—	—	#1,960

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

21 September 2022

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

1 Evaluations

2022-09-21

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

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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

18.9%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

10.0%(74 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 737 pupils. During this period, there were 139 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 18.9%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	737	139	18.9%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	754	133	17.6%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	714	45	6.3%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	716	67	9.4%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	728	72	9.9%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	705	38	5.4%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	712	95	13.3%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	712	66	9.3%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	529	43	8.1%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	534	50	9.4%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	540	51	9.4%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	274	21	7.7%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	276	6	2.2%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	283	9	3.2%	3.9%

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.

Speech, Language & Communication 28 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 15 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 7 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 4 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 4 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 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.

Overall, how do parents view this school?

93%Positive

My child is happy at this school.

83%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

89%Positive

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When bullying took place, the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.

strongly agree40%

strongly disagree50%

not applicable80%

Neither agree nor disagree10%

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree57%

agree24%

disagree4%

strongly disagree6%

don't know4%

Neither agree nor disagree6%

When the school makes decisions it has the child's best interests at heart.

strongly agree61%

agree18%

Neither agree nor disagree4%

strongly disagree10%

Don't know8%

The school gives my child the right support to enable them to learn well.

strongly agree61%

agree20%

Neither agree nor disagree6%

strongly disagree10%

Don't know4%

The school communicates well with me about the things I need to know.

strongly agree69%

agree12%

disagree6%

strongly disagree10%

Neither agree nor disagree4%

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

strongly agree47%

agree12%

disagree2%

strongly disagree12%

not applicable27%

Does your child have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)?

yes39%

no61%

My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree55%

agree15%

strongly disagree25%

Neither agree nor disagree5%

Would you recommend this school to another parent?

yes88%

no12%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ranking History & Trajectory

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

Overall, how do parents view this school?

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

When bullying took place, the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

When the school makes decisions it has the child's best interests at heart.

The school gives my child the right support to enable them to learn well.

The school communicates well with me about the things I need to know.

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 SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

Would you recommend this school to another parent?

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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