The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.6
4.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
6.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
1%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.24
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
77%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
10%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 176 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 63 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- University technical college
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 13–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 737
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 23.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- Trust
- BRIGHTER FUTURES LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jim Semmelroth
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
College Road, Doncaster, DN1 3BF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAtlas Academy
Primary · 395m away
Hall Cross Academy
Secondary · 649m away
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
Primary · 795m away
Harrison College
Special school · 857m away
DN Colleges Group
16 plus · 993m away
North Bridge Enterprise College
Independent · 1.1km away
XP School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Balby Central Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Doncaster UTC a selective school?
No. Doncaster UTC is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Doncaster UTC's Ofsted rating?
Doncaster UTC was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Doncaster UTC?
Doncaster UTC currently has 737 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Doncaster UTC take?
Doncaster UTC caters for pupils aged 13 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Doncaster UTC?
Doncaster UTC is in Doncaster, DN1 3BF, in the Doncaster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Doncaster UTC have a sixth form?
Yes, Doncaster UTC has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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