The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.2
5.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
27%
14.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.58
Band 3Source: 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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
11%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 45 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% 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, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 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
- 322
- Capacity
- 54%
- FSM
- 33.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Lincolnshire
- Trust
- ENGINEERING UTC NORTHERN LINCOLNSHIRE
- Head
- Mrs Anesta McCullagh (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Carlton Street, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN15 6TA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmScunthorpe CofE Primary School
Primary · 486m away
Frodingham Infant School
Primary · 659m away
Crosby Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue
Primary · 1.3km away
St Hugh's Special School
Special school · 1.4km away
Bushfield Road Infant School
Primary · 1.5km away
Outwood Academy Brumby
Secondary · 1.5km away
The St Lawrence Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire's Ofsted rating?
Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire?
Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire currently has 322 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire take?
Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire caters for pupils aged 13 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire?
Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire is in Scunthorpe, DN15 6TA, in the North Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire have a sixth form?
Yes, Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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