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Lincoln UTC

Secondary · University technical college · Lincoln, LN2 1PF

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National ranking

GCSE 2025/26

#1,497 of 3,312

Similar to most schools in England

Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.

A-level 2024/25

#2,362 of 2,536

Worse than 93% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

Lincoln UTC Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Jun 2019

Ofsted rating
Good
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

PhaseSecondary
TypeUniversity technical college
Ages14 to 19
Pupils389
GenderMixed
Head teacherMr Stuart Hamer
TrustLINCOLN UTC
Local authorityLincolnshire
Opened01 Sept 2014
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 140950.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolLincolnshireEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.46.8, similar to England, similar to Lincolnshire45.146.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.76.5%, better than England, better than Lincolnshire62.1%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.54.8%, better than England, better than Lincolnshire41.9%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.11.3%, worse than England, similar to Lincolnshire10.3%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths70.4%, better than England, better than Lincolnshire57.9%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4115--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolLincolnshireEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.23.8, worse than England, worse than Lincolnshire34.4435
Average A-level gradeD+--
Average points, best three A-levels24.72, worse than England, worse than Lincolnshire35.3135.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsD+--
AAB or better8.3%, worse than England, worse than Lincolnshire17.5%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.-0.85, worse than England--
A-level progressWell below average, worse than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study84--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.Merit--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils389
Girls108
Boys281
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.22.4%
First language not English12.3%
School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery.640
Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken.39.2%
Sixth form places2024/25280
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.58
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.13
Average class size17.3

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Pupils ethnicity

2025/26

Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.

Pupils ethnicity

White British
73.3%
Other White
12.1%
African
3.1%
Other ethnic group
2.3%
White and Black African
1.3%
Indian
1.3%
Other mixed
1%
White and Black Caribbean
0.8%
White and Asian
0.8%
Other Asian
0.8%

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Teachers and staff

2025/26

Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.

MeasureThis school
Pupils per teacher13.9
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.9.4
Teachers (FTE)28
Teaching assistants (FTE)6.43
Support staff (FTE)20.46
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/2527
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/2522
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/250
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/255

Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.

Attendance

2025/26

Share of possible sessions missed.

MeasureThis schoolLincolnshireEngland
Overall absence4.4%, better than England, better than Lincolnshire7.9%8%
Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions.8.1%, better than England, better than Lincolnshire22.3%21.6%
Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions.0.8%, better than England, better than Lincolnshire3.4%3.6%

Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Suspensions and exclusions

2024/25

Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.

MeasureThis school
Suspension rate4.8%
Pupils with one or more suspensions3.6%
Permanent exclusion rate0.5%
Permanent exclusions2

Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.

Destinations after GCSEs

2023/24

Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.94.4%
Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education.77.8%
Further education41.7%
School sixth form35.2%
Apprenticeship12%
Employment4.6%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.3.7%
Sixth form college0%

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.78.1%
Employment37%
Higher education21.9%
Apprenticeship15.1%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.13.7%
Further education2.7%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Lincoln UTC
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miNot applicableLincoln Minster SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.3 miPrimaryThe Lincoln St Peter-In-Eastgate Church of England Infants AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.4 miPrimaryWestgate AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miPrimaryLincoln Monks Abbey Primary SchoolCommunity school
Requires improvement
0.6 miPrimaryThe St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, LincolnVoluntary controlled school
Good
0.7 miPrimaryMount Street AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.7 miSecondaryLincoln Christ's Hospital SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.9 miPrimaryThe St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, LincolnVoluntary controlled school
Good
0.9 miPrimaryThe Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Outstanding
0.9 miPrimaryThe Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Requires improvement

Frequently asked questions about Lincoln UTC

What is Lincoln UTC's Ofsted rating?

Lincoln UTC is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 11 Jun 2019.

How does Lincoln UTC rank in England?

Lincoln UTC ranks 1,497 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (similar to most schools) and 2,362 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (worse than 93% of schools).

What are Lincoln UTC's GCSE results?

In 2025/26, 54.8% of pupils at Lincoln UTC got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 46.8 (England 46.2).

What are Lincoln UTC's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Lincoln UTC was D+, and 8.3% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Lincoln UTC?

Lincoln UTC has 389 pupils aged 14 to 19.

What is the capacity of Lincoln UTC?

Lincoln UTC had 640 school places in 2024/25.

Does Lincoln UTC have a sixth form?

Yes, Lincoln UTC has a sixth form with 280 places in 2024/25.

How big are classes at Lincoln UTC?

At Lincoln UTC, the average class had 17.3 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 13.9 pupils per teacher.

What is attendance like at Lincoln UTC?

In 2025/26, pupils at Lincoln UTC missed 4.4% of sessions (England 8%), and 8.1% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.