The short version
Average GCSE results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.0
4.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
23%
18.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.53
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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 105 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 46 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
- 536
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 27.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Trust
- THE SHEFFIELD UTC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Alex Reynolds (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
111 Matilda Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 4QF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Sheffield College
16 plus · 592m away
Seven Hills School
Special school · 677m away
All Saints' Catholic High School
Secondary · 779m away
East Hill Primary School
Special school · 853m away
East Hill Secondary School
Special school · 878m away
Heritage Park School
Special school · 904m away
Willow Park School
Academy · 909m away
Discovery Academy
Free school · Grammar · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is UTC Sheffield City Centre a selective school?
No. UTC Sheffield City Centre is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is UTC Sheffield City Centre's Ofsted rating?
UTC Sheffield City Centre was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend UTC Sheffield City Centre?
UTC Sheffield City Centre currently has 536 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does UTC Sheffield City Centre take?
UTC Sheffield City Centre caters for pupils aged 13 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is UTC Sheffield City Centre?
UTC Sheffield City Centre is in Sheffield, S1 4QF, in the Sheffield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does UTC Sheffield City Centre have a sixth form?
Yes, UTC Sheffield City Centre has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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