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UTC Sheffield City Centre
111 Matilda Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 4QF, Sheffield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.4 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
536
Capacity
600
Ages
13–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates solid parent satisfaction, with 90% of parents recommending it. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score is 39.0, indicating performance above the national average, only 60% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and just 23% reach a grade 5 or above. The school has a modest percentage of students progressing to university, with only 37% continuing their education post-16.
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Last inspected: 23 April 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 39.0 | Bottom 17% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 60% | Bottom 33% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 23% | Bottom 7% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 37% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 6% | Below avg |
Based on 78 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (79 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
My child makes good progress
90%
I'd recommend this school
90%
School has high expectations
90%
School supports development
86%
Progress is communicated
86%
School keeps me informed
67%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British50.7%
Mixed Other4.3%
White Other2.8%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Black African0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Asian Indian0.4%
Other0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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53.37524, -1.46839 · S1 4QF
School details
Local authoritySheffield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN139695
School typeUniversity technical college
Websitewww.utcsheffield.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is UTC Sheffield City Centre rated by Ofsted?
UTC Sheffield City Centre was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2025.
Is UTC Sheffield City Centre a good school?
UTC Sheffield City Centre scores 39.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about UTC Sheffield City Centre?
Based on 79 Ofsted Parent View responses, UTC Sheffield City Centre receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at UTC Sheffield City Centre in GCSEs?
UTC Sheffield City Centre achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.0. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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