Secondary · University technical college · Sheffield, S9 3TU
GCSE 2025/26
#2,450 of 3,312
Worse than 73% of schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
A-level 2024/25
#2,186 of 2,536
Worse than 86% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 30 Jan 2019
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 142605.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 41.4, worse than England, worse than Sheffield | 44.7 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 65.6%, similar to England, similar to Sheffield | 63% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 34.4%, worse than England, worse than Sheffield | 46.3% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 6.5%, worse than England, worse than Sheffield | 14.5% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 52.7%, worse than England, worse than Sheffield | 58.7% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 93 | - | - |
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 | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 26.48, worse than England, worse than Sheffield | 34.95 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | C- | - | - |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | c | - | - |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | -0.54, worse than England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Below average, worse than England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 79 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | Merit+ | - | - |
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 | 445 |
| Girls | 187 |
| Boys | 258 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 30.6% |
| First language not English | 16.4% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 720 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 38.2% |
| Sixth form places2024/25 | 360 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 52 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 9 |
| Average class size | 16.4 |
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 | 15.6 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 12 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 28.6 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 6 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 15.9 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 24.6 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 21.6 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 0 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 3 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 9%, worse than England | - | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 26%, worse than England | - | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 4.3%, worse than England | - | 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 | 15.3% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 7.9% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0.7% |
| Permanent exclusions | 3 |
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. | 91.8% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 85.7% |
| Further education | 41.8% |
| School sixth form | 33.7% |
| Sixth form college | 10.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 5.1% |
| Employment | 1% |
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. | 85.2% |
| Higher education | 51.9% |
| Employment | 22.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 7.4% |
| Further education | 1.9% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
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| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | All-through | Oasis Academy Don Valley | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 19 May 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Phillimore Community Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Feb 2023. | |
| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | Al-Mahad Al-Islami | Other independent school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2024. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | High Hazels Junior School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2020. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | High Hazels Nursery Infant Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Dec 2017. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Owler Brook Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Dec 2014. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Brightside Nursery Infant School | Community school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Jun 2024. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Whiteways Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 9 Mar 2016. | |
| 1.1 mi | Primary | Limpsfield Junior School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Mar 2022. | |
| 1.1 mi | Secondary | Fir Vale Academy | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Feb 2025. |
UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 30 Jan 2019.
UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park ranks 2,450 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (worse than 73% of schools) and 2,186 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (worse than 86% of schools).
In 2025/26, 34.4% of pupils at UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 41.4 (England 46.2).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park was C-.
UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park has 445 pupils aged 13 to 19.
UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park had 720 school places in 2024/25.
Yes, UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park has a sixth form with 360 places in 2024/25.
At UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park, the average class had 16.4 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 15.6 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park missed 9% of sessions (England 8%), and 26% 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.