Doncaster UTC
Doncaster, DN1 3BF · Doncaster · secondary school
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11th of 20 secondary schools in Doncaster we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.4/10 against 856 of them, against 5.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 44.6 · 49 | 30% | 1.47 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.03 · 52 | 25% | 1.31 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 49.1 · 66 | 10% | 0.66 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Doncaster UTC overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 35.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.03 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022-11.
Getting in
The published school roll is 770 pupils against a stated capacity of 750. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support structures are in place to maintain the progress seen in the 2023/24 data? How does the school ensure consistent access to extracurricular activities for all students?
What Ofsted said about Doncaster UTC
Overview
Doncaster UTC is a university technical college where pupils follow specialist pathways in engineering, creative and digital media, computing, or health science. The report describes a school with a "well-thought-through curriculum" and "exceptional" preparation for the world of work, where pupils behave well and feel safe. Despite being relatively new, leaders have made "strong progress" towards their vision of providing "exceptional experiences in education."
Strengths
- The curriculum is highly regarded, with lessons taught by specialist teachers and industry experts, offering "hands-on, interactive" learning.
- Pupils are "very well prepared for their next steps," with many securing "sought-after apprenticeships or places at university."
- Behaviour is good, bullying is "very rare," and staff provide excellent support for pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
- Trustees and governors provide "expert input and support," having been heavily involved in the school’s design and quality assurance.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with an "entrenched culture of safeguarding" and regular staff training.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should review the wider personal development offer, as pupils’ awareness of life risks is "not fully secure" and opportunities to develop other interests are "less advanced."
- Targets for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "not consistently precise enough," hindering their potential achievement across the curriculum.
- Assessment procedures must better identify specific reading difficulties for pupils who cannot read with "fluency and accuracy," ensuring they have opportunities to practise decoding.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that pupils feel safe, know who to speak to, and that leaders take action when concerns arise.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.1 |
| 2024/25 | 48.6 |
| 2025/26 | 49.1 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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