Scarborough University Technical College, based in Scarborough, 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.
Scarborough University Technical College currently has around 253 pupils on roll, which is about 42% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 70% boys and 30% girls. Around 20.4% 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 7.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (90.5%).
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: | Ashburn Road, Scarborough, YO11 2JW |
| Website: | https://www.scarboroughutc.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01723628609 |
| School Type: | University technical college |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | North Yorkshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Helen Dowds |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 142884 |
Ofsted inspection date: 22/11/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 13 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 600 |
| Number of Pupils: | 253 |
| Number of Boys: | 177 |
| Number of Girls: | 76 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 27% | 8.2% |
| White British | 90.50% | 229 |
| Other White | 2.40% | 6 |
| White and Asian | 2.00% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.20% | 3 |
| African | 1.20% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 1.20% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 0.80% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.80% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childhaven Community Nursery School 13 Belgrave Crescent , YO11 1UB | 4out of 4 | 693 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinderwell Community Primary School Seamer Road , YO12 4HF | - not rated | 697 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy Seamer Road , YO12 4HF | 2out of 4 | 697 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Road Junior School Wooler Street , YO12 7DD | - not rated | 961 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladstone Road Primary School Wooler Street , YO12 7DD | 3out of 4 | 971 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheatcroft Community Primary School Holbeck Hill , YO11 3BW | 3out of 4 | 1,946 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough University Technical College Ashburn Road , YO11 2JW | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Roman Catholic School, Scarborough Sandybed Lane , Stepney Hill YO12 5LH | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic School - a Catholic voluntary academy Sandybed Lane , Stepney YO12 5LH | 3out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graham School Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QW | - not rated | 2,220 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Graham School Woodlands Drive , YO12 6QW | 2out of 4 | 2,236 yd | Academy sponsor led | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough Sixth Form College Sandybed Lane , YO12 5LF | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Yorkshire Coast College of Further and Higher Education Lady Edith's Drive , YO12 5RN | - not rated | 2,210 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springhead School Barry's Lane , YO12 4HA | 4out of 4 | 668 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough Pupil Referral Unit Valley Bridge Parade , YO11 2PG | - not rated | 839 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Farrow House (Continuum) 40 Avenue Victoria , YO11 2QT | - not rated | 892 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bramcote School Filey Road , YO11 2TT | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarborough College Filey Road , YO11 3BA | - not rated | 1,461 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.