Doncaster UTC, based in Doncaster, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 13 to 19. The school is a university technical college and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Doncaster UTC currently has around 737 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 64% boys and 36% girls. Around 23.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (77.1%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | College Road, Doncaster, DN1 3BF |
| Website: | |
| Telephone: | 01302976515 |
| School Type: | University technical college |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Doncaster |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Jim Semmelroth |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 147838 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/09/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 13 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 750 |
| Number of Pupils: | 737 |
| Number of Boys: | 472 |
| Number of Girls: | 265 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 77.10% | 568 |
| Other White | 9.20% | 68 |
| Other Mixed | 4.10% | 30 |
| African | 2.00% | 15 |
| Indian | 1.80% | 13 |
| Pakistani | 1.50% | 11 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 8 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.90% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.80% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 0.40% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stirling Primary School Prospect Place , DN1 3QP | - not rated | 431 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atlas Academy Prospect Place , DN1 3QP | - not rated | 431 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School Roberts Road , Balby DN4 0JN | 3out of 4 | 868 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Town Field Primary School Thorne Road , DN1 2JS | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Town Field Primary School Thorne Road , DN1 2JS | 3out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley High Street Middle School High Street , Bentley DN5 0AA | - not rated | 3,120 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doncaster UTC College Road , DN1 3BF | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross School Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | - not rated | 708 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Cross Academy Thorne Road , DN1 2HY | 3out of 4 | 708 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| XP School Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 3out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| XP East Middle Bank , DN4 5NG | 2out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carr House Middle School Danum Road , DN4 5HF | - not rated | 1,324 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatley Middle School Beckett Road , DN2 4AL | - not rated | 1,769 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hexthorpe Middle School Urban Road , DN4 0HH | - not rated | 1,846 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Balby Middle School Oswin Avenue , Balby DN4 0NY | - not rated | 2,418 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellers Middle School St Michael's Road , DN4 5LU | - not rated | 2,629 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN Colleges Group Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Doncaster College The Hub, Chappell Drive , DN1 2RF | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison College Barclay Court , Heavens Walk DN4 5HZ | - not rated | 936 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bridge Enterprise College Eco Power Stadium (East Stand) , Stadium Way DN4 5JW | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckett Road Centre Beckett Road , Wheatley DN2 4AA | - not rated | 1,383 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hexthorpe Centre Shadyside , Hexthorpe DN4 0DH | - not rated | 1,446 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springboard Centre Shadyside , Hexthorpe DN4 0DH | - not rated | 1,569 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.