The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.0
0.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
3.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.41
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
77%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
54%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
10%
Employment
Directly into work
13%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
23%
Based on 39 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 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
- 253
- Capacity
- 42%
- FSM
- 20.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Helen Dowds
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Ashburn Road, Scarborough, YO11 2JW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSpringhead School
Special school · 612m away
Childhaven Community Nursery School
Nursery · 635m away
Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy
Primary · 638m away
Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit
Pupil referral unit · 768m away
Gladstone Road Primary School
Primary · 889m away
St Augustine's Catholic School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
Scarborough College
Independent · 1.3km away
Wheatcroft Community Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Scarborough University Technical College a selective school?
No. Scarborough University Technical College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Scarborough University Technical College's Ofsted rating?
Scarborough University Technical College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Scarborough University Technical College?
Scarborough University Technical College currently has 253 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Scarborough University Technical College take?
Scarborough University Technical College caters for pupils aged 13 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Scarborough University Technical College?
Scarborough University Technical College is in Scarborough, YO11 2JW, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Scarborough University Technical College have a sixth form?
Yes, Scarborough University Technical College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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