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UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park
2 Old Hall Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 3TU, Sheffield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
44.9 / 100
Bottom 45%
Better than 45% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
445
Capacity
600
Ages
13–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
74%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 87%, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 13-19. The GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.0 places it in the top 61% nationally, although only 68% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths. While the pathway to university is positive, with 70% progressing to higher education, only 7% gain admission to top-third universities, indicating room for improvement in academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 30 January 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 44.0 | Bottom 39% 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%. | 68% | Top 45% 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%. | 44% | Top 49% 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%. | 1% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 1% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 70% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 7% | Below avg |
Based on 43 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (31 responses)
★★★★★3.6
I'd recommend this school
87%
My child feels safe
84%
My child is happy
84%
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
School has high expectations
84%
Progress is communicated
84%
Behaviour is good
81%
School supports development
77%
My child makes good progress
71%
Good range of subjects
71%
School responds to concerns
58%
School keeps me informed
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British50.1%
Asian Pakistani9.2%
Black African6.1%
Other4.9%
Mixed Other4.3%
White Other3.6%
Asian Bangladeshi2.2%
Asian Indian1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Asian Other1.3%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Black Other0.4%
Location
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53.39702, -1.42571 · S9 3TU
School details
Local authoritySheffield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN142605
School typeUniversity technical college
Websitewww.utcsheffield.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park rated by Ofsted?
UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 January 2019.
Is UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park a good school?
UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park scores 44.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 45% 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 Olympic Legacy Park?
Based on 31 Ofsted Parent View responses, UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park in GCSEs?
UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.0. 68% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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