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OpenSecondaryOfsted: GoodURN 147838

Doncaster UTC

University technical college · Doncaster · DN1 3BF

Ages 13–19 · 770 pupils · Doncaster

Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

48.1

Overall absence

5.1%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2022-09-21

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.03
−20+2
Attainment 848.1
English & maths grade 5+37%
English & maths grade 4+65%
EBacc entry5%

EBacc APS: 3.6

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)11.3%
Unauthorised1.4%
Authorised absence
3.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.4%
Enrolments in measure
540

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill103%

770 pupils · 750 places

Pupils on roll
770
Boys / girls
485 / 285
School capacity
750
Capacity fill
770 / 750 (103%)
Free school meals
27.8%
FSM pupils
150
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
University technical college

Age range

Ages 13–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: BRIGHTER FUTURES LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Academy trust
BRIGHTER FUTURES LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Headteacher
Mr Jim Semmelroth

Location

Address
College Road
Postcode
DN1 3BF
Town
Doncaster
Local authority
Doncaster
District
Doncaster
Constituency
Doncaster Central
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed university technical college (secondary), Ages 13–19, in Doncaster, Doncaster, 770 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 27.8%.

Open schools in Doncaster
153
Secondary schools in Doncaster
20
Academies among open schools in Doncaster
64% (98)
Open schools in DN1
5
Secondary in DN1
2
Open schools in Doncaster LA
145
Secondary in Doncaster LA
20

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Jim Semmelroth
Telephone
01302976515

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