SchoolScoresRon Dearing UTC
University technical college · Secondary, ages 14 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of THE RON DEARING UTC
Kingston Square, Hull, HU2 8BQ
01482 222299 · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 11 March 2020.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 8 May 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
55 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Hull comparisons use the 9 of its 14 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 5 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Hull | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 1st highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hull. Higher than 99% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 80% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hull. Higher than 99% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 84% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hull. Higher than 100% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 78% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 30 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hull. Higher than 100% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 64% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 16 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hull. Higher than 99% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 73% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hull. Higher than 99% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 76% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 6%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Hull figures pool parents at the Hull schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
217 pupils in this year group.
53% — 16 points above the Kingston upon Hull, City of average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Hull, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 53% | 37% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 49 | 40.4 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.4 | 3.5 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
162 pupils in this year group.
95% — 10 points above the Kingston upon Hull, City of average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Hull, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 95% | 85% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 68% | 17% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 7% | 33% | 13% |
| Further education college | 6% | 23% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 10% | 7% | 3% |
| Work | 4% | 4% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 97% | 95% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
104 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Hull, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B- | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 29% | 25% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 58% | 57% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 36.4 | 35.4 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
12 subjects, 201 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 59 | 7% | 20% | 40% |
| Physics | 34 | 6% | 21% | 31% |
| Chemistry | 19 | 5% | 37% | 30% |
| Biology | 17 | 18% | 35% | 27% |
| Art and Design (3d Studies) | 16 | 13% | 38% | 28% |
| Art and Design (Graphics) | 15 | 0% | 13% | 32% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 11 | 27% | 55% | 38% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 11 | 0% | 27% | 26% |
| English Language and Literature | 8 | 13% | 50% | 16% |
| English Language | 6 | 17% | 50% | 13% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Mathematics (Further), Psychology.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
160 students in this year group.
94% — 16 points above the Kingston upon Hull, City of average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Hull, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 94% | 78% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 39% | 12% | 7% |
| Work | 27% | 27% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 88% | 94% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
139 students in this year group.
31% — 26 points below the Kingston upon Hull, City of average, and 29 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Hull, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 31% | 57% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 10% | 12% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 32% | 31% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Kingston upon Hull, City of. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kingston upon Hull, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 14th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Hull. Higher than 17% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 15.2% | 37.0%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 9th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Hull. Higher than 37% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.4% | 4.4%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 14th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Hull. Higher than 1% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.5% | 15.3%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 9th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Hull. Higher than 36% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 7.8% | 16.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 14 state secondary schools in Hull. Lower than 100% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 2.9% | 8.4%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 14 state secondary schools in Hull. Lower than 100% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 2.9% | 24.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 14 state secondary schools in Hull. Lower than 99% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0 | 31.2 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 14 state secondary schools in Hull. Lower than 99% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0% | 9.3% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.32% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 10th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Hull. Higher than 19% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.2 | 16.0 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 5th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Hull. Higher than 40% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.4 | 10.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 13th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Hull. Higher than 12% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 7.0% | 12.3%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Hull Trinity House Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 51% grade 5+ English and maths
- Hymers College 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 53% A*/A at A level
- The Boulevard Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 33% grade 5+ English and maths
- Malet Lambert 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 36% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Mary's College Voluntary Catholic Academy 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 62% grade 5+ English and maths
- Newland School for Girls 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
- Kelvin Hall School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- Liberty Academy 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 15% grade 5+ English and maths
- Winifred Holtby Academy 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 29% grade 5+ English and maths
- Sirius Academy North 2.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 34% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ron Dearing UTC's Ofsted rating?
Ron Dearing UTC was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 March 2020. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 8 May 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Ron Dearing UTC do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 53% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 8 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Ron Dearing UTC?
100% of the 55 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Ron Dearing UTC to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 144766.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.