UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park
| Type | Secondary / University technical college |
| Age Range | 13-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 2 Old Hall Road Sheffield South Yorkshire S9 3TU |
| Phone | 01143084000 |
| Reference Number | 142605 |
UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park has effectively maintained the standards identified during its previous inspection, continuing to provide a popular and well-regarded technical education for students aged 13 to 19. The school supports pupils in pursuing specialized pathways in health sciences, computing, and sport science while fostering strong aspirations for their futures. With a calm learning environment and a high emphasis on behavior and personal development, pupils enjoy their time at the UTC, benefiting from valuable links to employment partners and rich real-world experiences. This inspection marks its first ungraded evaluation since being rated as good in early 2019.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 445 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.01%
Girls: 48.99% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 22.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 16.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 52 | 46 | 98 |
| 10 | 55 | 39 | 94 |
| 11 | 38 | 61 | 99 |
| 12 | 48 | 40 | 88 |
| 13 | 34 | 32 | 66 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 50.1% |
| Unclassified | 12.8% |
| Pakistani | 9.2% |
| African | 6.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.3% |
| White, Other | 3.6% |
| Indian | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 30 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on behavior and personal development of pupils.
- Well-organized curriculum that helps pupils consolidate their learning.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND to access the ambitious curriculum.
- High-quality creative projects in the sixth form that develop key skills.
- Strong links with employers enhancing real-world learning experiences.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checking of pupil understanding in some subjects.
- Lack of analysis on the impact of enrichment activities.
- Attendance issues, particularly among disadvantaged pupils.
Points
| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 27.28 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C- | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | SUPP | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|
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