SchoolScoresUniversity Technical College Leeds
University technical college · Secondary, ages 14 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of RESILIENCE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
2 Sayner Road, Hunslet, Leeds, LS10 1LA
0113 353 0140 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 10 January 2023.
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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
131 pupils in this year group.
45% — 2 points below the Leeds average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 45% | 47% | 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. | 46.2 | 45.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.5 | 4.1 | 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.
125 pupils in this year group.
91% — 2 points above the Leeds average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 91% | 89% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 50% | 32% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 6% | 14% | 13% |
| Further education college | 23% | 36% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 6% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 92% | 91% |
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
47 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C- | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 12% | 26% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 28% | 53% | 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. | 25.6 | 35 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
9 subjects, 81 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 22 | 5% | 14% | 40% |
| Physics | 18 | 6% | 11% | 31% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 17 | 0% | 0% | 15% |
| Chemistry | 6 | 0% | 33% | 30% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Biology, Computer Studies / Computing, Geography, English Language and Literature, Mathematics (Further).
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.
71 students in this year group.
85% — 8 points above the Leeds average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 85% | 77% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 38% | 9% | 7% |
| Work | 27% | 26% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 97% | 85% |
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.
57 students in this year group.
30% — 25 points below the Leeds average, and 30 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 30% | 55% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 11% | 16% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 44% | 30% |
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 Leeds. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 23rd highest of 38 state secondary schools in Leeds. Higher than 52% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 28.0% | 30.3%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 15th highest of 38 state secondary schools in Leeds. Higher than 19% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.6% | 1.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 24th highest of 38 state secondary schools in Leeds. Higher than 51% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.0% | 15.2%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 24th highest of 38 state secondary schools in Leeds. Higher than 63% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 17.5% | 21.0%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 36 state secondary schools in Leeds. Lower than 90% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 5.5% | 8.7%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 36 state secondary schools in Leeds. Lower than 90% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 13.5% | 23.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 14th lowest of 38 state secondary schools in Leeds. Lower than 65% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.4 | 21.5 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 8th lowest of 38 state secondary schools in Leeds. Lower than 75% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 3.9% | 7.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 22nd highest of 38 state secondary schools in Leeds. Higher than 39% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.3 | 17.1 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 9th highest of 38 state secondary schools in Leeds. Higher than 70% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.7 | 11.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 37th highest of 37 state secondary schools in Leeds. Higher than 2% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 3.1% | 13.0%* | 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
- Ls-Ten 0.2 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024)
- The Ruth Gorse Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2023 · 53% grade 5+ English and maths
- Mount St Mary's Catholic High School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
- Leeds Mathematics School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · A- average A level grade
- Trinity Academy Leeds 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024)
- Co-op Academy Leeds 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 18% grade 5+ English and maths
- Cockburn John Charles Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong · 37% grade 5+ English and maths
- Dixons Trinity Chapeltown 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2021) · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
- Corpus Christi Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 30% grade 5+ English and maths
- Cockburn School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is University Technical College Leeds's Ofsted rating?
University Technical College Leeds was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 10 January 2023.
How did University Technical College Leeds do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 45% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, about the same as the England average of 45%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142604.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- 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.