Secondary · University technical college · Leeds, LS10 1LA
GCSE 2025/26
#1,029 of 3,312
Better than 68% of schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
A-level 2024/25
#2,250 of 2,536
Worse than 88% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 10 Jan 2023
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 142604.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 49.7, better than England, better than Leeds | 46.5 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 75%, better than England, better than Leeds | 65.7% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 55%, better than England, better than Leeds | 48.5% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 12.9%, similar to England, similar to Leeds | 14.8% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 70%, better than England, better than Leeds | 61.6% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 140 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 25.57, worse than England, worse than Leeds | 35 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 26.36, worse than England, worse than Leeds | 35.83 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | C- | - | - |
| AAB or better | 18.2%, similar to England, similar to Leeds | 17.6% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | -0.35, worse than England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Below average, worse than England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 109 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | Dist- | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 546 |
| Girls | 80 |
| Boys | 466 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 25.6% |
| First language not English | 22.2% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 600 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 9% |
| Sixth form places2024/25 | 300 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 100 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 12 |
| Average class size | 18.3 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 16.3 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 12.7 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 33.6 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 1.88 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 16.22 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 32.6 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 31.6 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 0 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 1 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 6.7%, better than England, better than Leeds | 8.5% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 16.9%, better than England, better than Leeds | 22.3% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 2.7%, better than England, better than Leeds | 4.6% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
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.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 9.4% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 3.9% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0% |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 91.7% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 81.2% |
| School sixth form | 49.6% |
| Further education | 29.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 6.8% |
| Employment | 3.8% |
| Sixth form college | 2.3% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 82.2% |
| Higher education | 38.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 23.3% |
| Employment | 19.2% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 16.4% |
| Further education | 0% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | LS-TEN | Other independent school | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Nov 2024. | |
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | The Ruth Gorse Academy | Free schools | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Jul 2017. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hunslet | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Sept 2013. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Mount St Mary's Catholic High School | Voluntary aided school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Mar 2025. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Richmond Hill Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Mar 2022. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Lane End Primary School | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Dec 2022. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | New Bewerley Community School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 6 Jan 2026. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | St Marys Church of England Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2024. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Low Road Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Oct 2023. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Hunslet Moor Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Nov 2018. |
University Technical College Leeds is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 10 Jan 2023.
University Technical College Leeds ranks 1,029 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (better than 68% of schools) and 2,250 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (worse than 88% of schools).
In 2025/26, 55% of pupils at University Technical College Leeds got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 49.7 (England 46.2).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at University Technical College Leeds was C-, and 18.2% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
University Technical College Leeds has 546 pupils aged 14 to 19.
University Technical College Leeds had 600 school places in 2024/25.
Yes, University Technical College Leeds has a sixth form with 300 places in 2024/25.
At University Technical College Leeds, the average class had 18.3 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 16.3 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at University Technical College Leeds missed 6.7% of sessions (England 8%), and 16.9% 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.