Located in Peterborough, Greater Peterborough UTC is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a university technical college and operates as a mixed school. 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.

Greater Peterborough UTC currently has around 470 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 68.3% boys and 31.7% girls. Around 36.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 9.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 32.1%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 44.3%. other white pupils make up about 18.1%

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.

Around SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Park Crescent Campus, Peterborough, PE1 4DZ
Website: www.gputc.org
Telephone: 01733715950
School Type: University technical college
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Peterborough
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Lee Mawby
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy:
Unique reference: 142902

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 11/10/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 520
Number of Pupils: 470
Number of Boys: 321
Number of Girls: 149

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 9.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 32.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British44.30%208
Other White18.10%85
Pakistani6.40%30
Indian5.30%25
Unclassified5.10%24
Other Asian4.30%20
African3.80%18
Other (any other ethnic group)2.80%13
White and Black African2.30%11
Other Mixed1.90%9
White and Black Caribbean1.70%8
Other Black1.50%7
White and Asian1.10%5
Caribbean0.60%3
Bangladeshi0.40%2
Gypsy/Roma0.20%1
Chinese0.20%1
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Below average (-0.50)
Of the 87 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 83 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.50
Town average
0.05
Local authority average
-0.02
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
1%
Town average
20%
Local authority average
17%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
25%
Town average
39%
Local authority average
42%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
39.1
Town average
44.4
Local authority average
45.5
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
2.9
Town average
3.7
Local authority average
3.8
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Caverstede Nursery School
Caverstede Road , Walton PE4 6EX
4out of 4 3,000 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Queen's Drive Infant School
Queen's Drive West , PE1 2UU
- not rated 587 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Abbotsmede Infant School
Kingsley Road , PE1 5JY
- not rated 777 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Abbotsmede Primary School
Kingsley Road , PE1 5JS
- not rated 783 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Abbotsmede Junior School
Kingsley Road , PE1 5JS
- not rated 783 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Lime Academy Abbotsmede
Kingsley Road , PE1 5JS
3out of 4 783 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Greater Peterborough UTC
Park Crescent Campus , Park Crescent PE1 4DZ
3out of 4 0 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Deacon's School
Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW
- not rated 314 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The King's School (the Cathedral School)
Park Road , PE1 2UE
- not rated 736 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
City of Peterborough Academy
Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ
3out of 4 878 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Hereward Community College
Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ
- not rated 883 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Inspire Education Group
Park Crescent , PE1 4DZ
- not rated 248 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Thomas Deacon Academy
Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW
- not rated 314 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The King's (The Cathedral) School
Park Road , PE1 2UE
4out of 4 736 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Medeshamstede Academy
Reeves Way , PE1 5LQ
- not rated 883 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
The Causeway School
Park Lane , Eastfield PE1 5GZ
- not rated 1,024 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Nene Gate
Park Lane , PE1 5GZ
- not rated 1,024 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
NeneGate
Park Lane , PE1 5GZ
3out of 4 1,024 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St George's School
Lawn Avenue , PE1 3RB
- not rated 1,248 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.