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University Technical College Leeds
2 Sayner Road, Hunslet, Leeds, LS10 1LA, Leeds
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.5 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
487
Capacity
600
Ages
14–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.2, placing it in the top 48% nationally. A notable strength is that 67% of students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, though the percentage of students progressing to university is relatively modest at 30%, with only 11% attending top-third universities. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment for students aged 14-19, with a focus on vocational education.
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Last inspected: 10 January 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 46.2 | Top 48% 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%. | 67% | Top 46% 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%. | 45% | Top 47% 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%. | 30% | 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%. | 11% | Below avg |
Based on 57 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British62.6%
White Other7.8%
Asian Pakistani6.6%
Black African6.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed Other1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Indian1.4%
Other1.4%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Black Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.78824, -1.53440 · LS10 1LA
School details
Local authorityLeeds
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN142604
School typeUniversity technical college
Websitewww.utcleeds.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is University Technical College Leeds rated by Ofsted?
University Technical College Leeds was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 January 2023.
Is University Technical College Leeds a good school?
University Technical College Leeds scores 62.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at University Technical College Leeds in GCSEs?
University Technical College Leeds achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.2. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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