UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park
Sheffield, S9 3TU · Sheffield · secondary school
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18th of 29 secondary schools in Sheffield we can score, 30 in total — the rest without enough published data. 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 — 1.7/10 against 801 of them, against 2.1/10 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 | 34.4 · 23 | 30% | 0.70 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.51 · 15 | 25% | 0.39 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 41.4 · 26 | 10% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024-12. In 2024/25, 44.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.51 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 445 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 improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8 above the national median?
What Ofsted said about UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park
Overview
UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils enjoy attending this popular university technical college, where they develop strong aspirations and benefit from high expectations for behaviour and achievement. The school provides a calm learning environment and strong links with employment partners that prepare pupils well for their future careers.
Strengths
- The "well-organised curriculum" helps pupils consolidate learning through revisiting previous knowledge, particularly in mathematics.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), helping them access the "same ambitious curriculum as their peers."
- Strong links with employment partners, such as the NHS and Sheffield Hallam University, provide "rich experiences" that develop important knowledge and skills.
- Sixth-form students benefit from "specialist curriculum routes" and produce high-quality work, such as designing interactive computer science projects.
- Leaders support staff to balance their workload, and adults are "proud to work at the school."
Areas to improve
- The UTC should develop strategies to consistently check what pupils remember in all subjects to swiftly address gaps in knowledge.
- The school should make better checks on how enrichment activities enhance school life, as it does not fully analyse the impact of its wider curriculum.
- The UTC should continue to strengthen its attendance strategy to improve attendance for disadvantaged pupils, who currently miss out on learning experiences.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.6 |
| 2024/25 | 44.0 |
| 2025/26 | 41.4 |
| 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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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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