Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire
Scunthorpe, DN15 6TA · North Lincolnshire · secondary school
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12th of 14 secondary schools in North Lincolnshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.2/10 against 658 of them, against 1.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 36.8 · 29 | 30% | 0.88 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.89 · 4 | 25% | 0.10 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 41.8 · 28 | 10% | 0.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. In 2024/25, 27.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 38.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.89 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the 3D Print, Coding, Maths, Watercolour, and Dungeons and Dragons clubs, as well as Chess and Connect 4. Sports include football, badminton, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, and cricket. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 318 pupils against a stated capacity of 600. 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
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific support is offered for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How does the curriculum prepare students for the technical aspects of the UTC programme?
What Ofsted said about Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils’ education is “closely aligned with the world of work,” focusing on key local labour market sectors. Pupils thrive in a “mature business environment” that mirrors employer-employee relationships, resulting in good behaviour and a strong understanding of health and safety. The school prepares students well for future employment or further education, with many progressing to university or apprenticeships in engineering.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “tailored to the diverse needs of pupils,” enriched by employer links and opportunities for additional qualifications such as first aid.
- Teachers explain new knowledge clearly and use “agreed routines for lessons consistently,” while subject leaders ensure new learning builds effectively on prior knowledge.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, using detailed information to adapt teaching.
- Pupils develop leadership skills and self-esteem through extra-curricular activities, including winning a national competition for an energy-efficient phone charger design.
- Leaders provide detailed information to trustees, who make effective use of external quality assurance to monitor school progress.
Areas to improve
- In some lessons, teachers do not systematically check what pupils know before independent work, allowing misconceptions to slow progress; leaders should ensure staff routinely check understanding.
- Too many disadvantaged pupils are regularly absent, missing important learning; leaders should continue to develop attendance systems to remove barriers for these pupils.
- There are fewer opportunities for sixth-form pupils to read widely compared to earlier key stages, and pupils’ understanding of other faiths and beliefs is less detailed.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with knowledgeable leaders working closely with pastoral staff and making appropriate referrals to external agencies when required.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 32.3 |
| 2024/25 | 38.2 |
| 2025/26 | 41.8 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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