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UTC Sheffield City Centre
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Leaders have put in place a well-thought-through curriculum, allowing pupils to study a broad range of subjects. Pupils achieve well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Standards of behaviour are strong. Occasional low-level disruption is managed well. Bullying is rare.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers know their subjects well. They teach with confidence and authority.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders have started to make pupils鈥� reading a priority, especially those who join the school with lower reading skills.
Strengths and Challenges: The quality of teaching is strong. Some parents think the school could do more for SEND.
Opportunities for Involvement: The school offers opportunities to develop students' employment skills in connection with its specialisms.
Communication: Pupils are taught about democracy, for example through activities connected to the recent general election.
Parent Satisfaction: A small number of parents believe the school could offer more support for SEND children.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Bullying is rare and well-handled if it happens. Leaders ensure safeguarding needs are met.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders' actions have led to improving attendance rates and high-quality destinations for students.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare; pupils feel happy and safe. Safeguarding checks on staff are thorough.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn about keeping safe around the city centre location and internet safety.
Extracurricular Offerings: Students benefit from close work-based links with local employers in engineering and digital media.
Career Counselling Services: Provision for pupils鈥� careers education is very good. High rate of pupils moving on to high-quality destinations.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students in the sixth form progress to appropriately challenging apprenticeships and higher education.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND feel well supported by teachers. A small number of parents think more can be done.
Subjects Offered: Curriculum includes science, English literature, geography, art, fine art, and English language in the sixth form.
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UTC Sheffield City Centre is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 492 students from age 13-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 41% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good 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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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 13-19 | 11-18 | 13-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.9 | 8.3 | 16.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 41% | 0% | 40% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 28.60% | - | 16.70% |
| 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 | -0.70 | 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 | 43.5 | 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% | 37.38% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 52.71% | 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 | 1% | 31.69% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 14.26% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% | 20.14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.25 | 3.28 | 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% | 89.26% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 96 | 180 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 82.26% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 35.13% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 31.61% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 7.58% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.9% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.42% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 3.58% | 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 | -1.04 | 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 | 38.8 | 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 | 35% | 37.95% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 50.45% | 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% | 26.5% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.5% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.81% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.95 | 3.13 | 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 | 95% | 89.03% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 109 | 178 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 84.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 36.33% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 49% | 31.83% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 8.07% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 7.87% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.53% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.2% | 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 | -0.71 | 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 | 40.3 | 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 | 21% 3 | 28.68% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% 3 | 44.22% | 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% | 26.73% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.07% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.78% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.99 | 2.87 | 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 | 86% | 85.78% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 86 | 153 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 64% | 78.78% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 39.78% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 37% | 30.59% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.78% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 16% | 4.19% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.85% | 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 | -0.9 | 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 | 37.5 | 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 | 24% 2 | 28.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% 9 | 41.32% | 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 | 4% | 23.34% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.61% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% | 14.16% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.78 | 2.68 | 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 | 97% | 93.04% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 93 | 166 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 85.13% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 37.43% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 29.48% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.26% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.83% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.35% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.48% | 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 | -1.18 | 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 | 33.2 | 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 | 22% | 32.33% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 45.45% | 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 | 7% | 27.06% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.79% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16% | 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 | 98% | 90.17% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 104 | 159 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 78.48% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 40.52% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 29% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 7.17% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 7.22% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 13% | 6.3% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 3.22% | 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 | 28.27 | 29.5 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.62 | 30.28 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 28.60% | 17.07% | 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 | 72 | 259 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 47% | 63.67% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 26% | 6.87% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 17.33% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 8.33% | 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 | 22.91 | 33.8 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.48 | 32.61 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.3% | 19.37% | 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 | 90 | 349 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 62% | 66.73% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 4.27% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 14.07% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 10.47% | 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 | 24.33 2 | 30.06 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 27.28 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 13.51% | 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 | 130 | 347 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 36% | 60.07% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 35% | 8.86% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 17.5% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 8.5% | 8.8% |
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 | 22.70 2 | 29.1 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 14.58 10 | 29.02 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | E+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 16.39% | 13.37% |
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 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 18 | 41.85% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 23% | 5.23% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 14.15% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 6.92% | 4.22% |
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 | 24.43 | 27.14 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.76 | 29.45 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 21.4% | 15.76% | 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 | 11 | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 11 | 48.08% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 15% | 5.83% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 20.5% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 4.08% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 31st Mar 2025 - 11th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 30th Mar 2025 |
| Summer Term | 12th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at UTC Sheffield City Centre
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
