The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2020).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2020
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.0
5.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
53%
11.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.11
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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
10%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 162 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 76 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- University technical college
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 14–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 863
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kingston upon Hull, City of
- Trust
- THE RON DEARING UTC
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Pashley
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Kingston Square, Hull, HU2 8BQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHull College
16 plus · 374m away
Clifton Primary School
Primary · 732m away
Rise Academy
Academy · 969m away
Victoria Dock Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hull Trinity House Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Pearson Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Stepney Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Adelaide Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ron Dearing UTC's Ofsted rating?
Ron Dearing UTC was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ron Dearing UTC?
Ron Dearing UTC currently has 863 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ron Dearing UTC take?
Ron Dearing UTC caters for pupils aged 14 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ron Dearing UTC?
Ron Dearing UTC is in Hull, HU2 8BQ, in the Kingston upon Hull, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ron Dearing UTC have a sixth form?
Yes, Ron Dearing UTC has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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