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Ron Dearing UTC - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Ron Dearing UTC
- Secondary
- Kingston upon Hull HU2 8BQ
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Students achieve particularly well from their different starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is exemplary. Relationships between pupils and staff are extremely positive.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers know their subjects remarkably well. They demonstrate passion for their subjects.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders and teachers adapt lessons and the curriculum quickly to help pupils understand more in the future.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff morale and well-being are superb. Leaders look for every opportunity to ease the burden on staff.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents have opportunities to be involved through feedback mechanisms like Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: The school ensures communication with parents about their child's progress and school events.
Parent Satisfaction: Many parents say that their children have changed for the better since starting at the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders and trustees know the school inside out and hold leaders to account very well.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders work hard to create an environment focused on quality education and career readiness.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Pupils feel safe and relationships are positive.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders with responsibility for safeguarding ensure pupils learn about risks they might face.
Extracurricular Offerings: Attendance at clubs and groups, such as the army combined cadet force and engineering design club, is high.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: The extended school day allows staff to support pupils during a wide range of enrichment activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Superb facilities enhance the learning environment and pupil interactions.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils develop a wide range of employability skills and all pupils have secured apprenticeships or university placements.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students in the sixth form study a highly specialized curriculum and achieve outstanding outcomes.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Teachers support pupils with special educational needs effectively.
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About Us
Ron Dearing UTC is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in East Riding of Yorkshire County, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 776 students from age 14-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 59% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
85.70% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 14-19 | 11-18 | 10-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.6 | 8.3 | 5.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 59% | 0% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 40.00% | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.20 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 26.75% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 40.75% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 31.9% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.9% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.85% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.51 | 2.79 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 84.89% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 155 | 146 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 74.79% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 6% | 23.53% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 69% | 13.84% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 25.16% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.11% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5.32% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.84% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.15 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 29.65% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% | 43.95% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 27.2% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.45% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.7% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.46 | 2.89 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 92% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 136 | 141 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 86.47% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 13% | 25.89% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 68% | 14.05% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 29.21% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 17.47% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.84% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.84% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.22 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 22.05% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 38.65% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 24.75% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.35% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.1% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.27 | 2.81 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 87.18% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 132 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 80% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24.76% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.18% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 26.35% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 18.71% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.18% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.06% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 20.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 36.33% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 28.22% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 4.89% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 10% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.69 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 81.71% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 68.14% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 22.5% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 5% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 29.29% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.93% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.79% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.21% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 14.56% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 26% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 17.81% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 5.75% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 6.94% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 88.25% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 115 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 71.08% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.83% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 6.08% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 21.92% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 16.08% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 9.42% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.08% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.61 | 28.84 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.22 | 29.34 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 40.00% | 14.71% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 118 | 342 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 32% | 47.29% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 45% | 14.43% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 18.86% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 15.71% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.69 | 32.35 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.38 | 32.3 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 28.6% | 15.93% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 87 | 486 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 34% | 51.71% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 32% | 11.14% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 14.43% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 16% | 18% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.25 | 28.61 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 21.49 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 6.95% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 620 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 46.67% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 13.33% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 22.17% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 14.17% | 8.8% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 23.77 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 24.07 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 8.91% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 7 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 74% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 10.4% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 21.2% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 8% | 4.23% |
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Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ron Dearing UTC
Local authority ratio 18 : 1