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Scarborough University Technical College

University technical college · Scarborough · YO11 2JW

Ages 13–19 · 275 pupils · North Yorkshire

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

40.2

Overall absence

7.9%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2022-11-22

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 8-0.17
−20+2
Attainment 840.2
English & maths grade 5+25%
English & maths grade 4+44%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 2.9

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence7.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)27.0%
Unauthorised2.4%
Authorised absence
5.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.9%
Enrolments in measure
241

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 fill46%

275 pupils · 600 places

Pupils on roll
275
Boys / girls
191 / 84
School capacity
600
Capacity fill
275 / 600 (46%)
Free school meals
23.2%
FSM pupils
53
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: DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
Sponsor
Delta Academies Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Helen Dowds

Location

Address
Ashburn Road
Postcode
YO11 2JW
Town
Scarborough
Local authority
North Yorkshire
District
North Yorkshire
Constituency
Scarborough and Whitby
Urban/rural
Urban: Further from 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 Scarborough, North Yorkshire, 275 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 23.2%.

Open schools in Scarborough
34
Secondary schools in Scarborough
5
Academies among open schools in Scarborough
44% (15)
Open schools in YO11
13
Secondary in YO11
2
Open schools in North Yorkshire LA
382
Secondary in North Yorkshire LA
41

Nearby secondary schools

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

Compare with theseAll in ScarboroughNear YO11

  • Graham School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Scarborough · YO12 6QW · North Yorkshire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att836.1
    • P8-0.5
    • EM5+28%
    • Absence14.1%

    1.3 miles away

  • Scalby Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Scarborough · YO12 6TH · North Yorkshire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att851.1
    • P80.6
    • EM5+65%
    • Absence12.1%

    1.8 miles away

  • George Pindar School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Scarborough · YO11 3LW · North Yorkshire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att830.9
    • P8-0.8
    • EM5+15%
    • Absence14.1%

    2.4 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Helen Dowds
Telephone
01723628609
Website
https://www.scarboroughutc.org.uk

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