Ron Dearing UTC is a secondary school in Hull, serving pupils aged 14 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.
Ron Dearing UTC currently has around 863 pupils on roll, which is about 108% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 71% boys and 29% girls. Around 13.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (82.7%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Kingston Square, Hull, HU2 8BQ |
| Website: | |
| Telephone: | 01482222299 |
| School Type: | University technical college |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sarah Pashley |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 144766 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/03/2020
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 14 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 800 |
| Number of Pupils: | 863 |
| Number of Boys: | 613 |
| Number of Girls: | 250 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 82.70% | 714 |
| Unclassified | 6.30% | 54 |
| Other White | 5.30% | 46 |
| Other Mixed | 1.30% | 11 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 11 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.70% | 6 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.70% | 6 |
| African | 0.60% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 0.30% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Children's Centre Burslem Street , Stafford Street HU2 9AP | - not rated | 799 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambert Childrens Centre Lambert Street , HU5 2SG | - not rated | 2,365 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles' Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Norfolk Street , HU2 9AA | - not rated | 662 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy Norfolk Street , HU2 9AA | - not rated | 662 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Primary School Burslem Street , HU2 9BP | - not rated | 799 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Primary School Burslem Street , HU2 9BP | 4out of 4 | 799 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Dock Primary School South Bridge Road , Victoria Dock HU9 1TL | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Dearing UTC Kingston Square , HU2 8BQ | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull Studio School Hull College Campus , Queen's Gardens HU1 3DG | - not rated | 409 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull Trinity House School Prince's Dock Street , HU1 2JX | - not rated | 619 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Endeavour High School Fountain Road , Beverley Road HU3 1UR | - not rated | 1,189 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull Trinity House Academy Beverley Road , HU3 1UP | - not rated | 1,303 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull College Queen's Gardens , Wilberforce Drive HU1 3DG | - not rated | 409 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLG Hull School Street , Hull HU1 3SR | - not rated | 370 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Life Christian Academy New Life Christian Centre , Bridlington Avenue HU2 0DU | - not rated | 441 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH | - not rated | 1,059 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rise Academy Fountain Road , HU2 0LH | 3out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Froebel House School 5 Marlborough Avenue , HU5 3JP | - not rated | 1,963 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.