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Doncaster UTC

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

personMr Garath Rawson

corporate_fareBRIGHTER FUTURES LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST

location_onDoncaster, DN1 3BF

phone 1302976515

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

712

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Attainment 8

48.6

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GCSE Rank

#6 in Doncaster

#1,129 of 3,216 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 737 pupils on roll, of whom 25% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.6, placing the school #6 in Doncaster and #1,129 of 3,216 nationally. 35.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 13.3% 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. 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)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

48.6

Grade 5+ E&M

35.30%

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

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

2022

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2021

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

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-

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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%

2023

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

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

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.

My child is happy at this school.

95.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

97.0%Positive

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

15.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree68%

agree22%

disagree1%

strongly disagree4%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree67%

agree26%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

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

strongly agree35%

agree17%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

not applicable40%

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

yes25%

no75%

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

strongly agree70%

agree5%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

dont know15%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree78%

agree19%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree62%

agree26%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree64%

agree23%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree63%

agree27%

disagree9%

strongly disagree1%

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

strongly agree40%

agree28%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know23%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree56%

agree27%

disagree6%

don't know11%

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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