Ron Dearing UTC
Hull, HU2 8BQ · Kingston upon Hull, City of · secondary school
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2nd of 13 secondary schools in Kingston upon Hull, City of we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 685 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.7/10 among them, against 7.6/10 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 70.4 · 91 | 30% | 2.72 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.1 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 53.0 · 80 | 10% | 0.80 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ron Dearing UTC overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in June 2025. In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.1 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6 out of 10 among them, against 6.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 884 pupils against a stated capacity of 800. 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.
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What Ofsted said about Ron Dearing UTC
Overview
Ron Dearing UTC has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection, which judged the school outstanding for overall effectiveness. The report describes a school with a "relaxed, friendly and industrious feel," where pupils are "knowledgeable, interesting and articulate." Leaders remain "relentless in their pursuit of excellence," ensuring high-quality education and strong industry links.
Strengths
- Pupils study a "highly ambitious, carefully constructed curriculum" that is closely aligned with industry partners and future employment aspirations.
- Teachers are "experts in the subjects that they teach," explaining new learning with precision and providing "highly effective support" for those who struggle.
- The school achieves "consistently impressive outcomes in national assessments," with disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs achieving very highly.
- Sixth-form students produce "extremely high-quality work," with many outcomes ranking among the highest in the country.
- The school promotes reading well, and pupils enjoy "consistently superb behaviour" alongside "extremely low rates of absence."
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.7 |
| 2024/25 | 49.0 |
| 2025/26 | 53.0 |
| 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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