Secondary · University technical college · Scarborough, YO11 2JW
GCSE 2025/26
#1,045 of 3,312
Better than 68% of schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
A-level 2024/25
#2,000 of 2,536
Worse than 78% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 22 Nov 2022
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 142884.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 49.6, better than England, better than North Yorkshire | 46.8 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 80%, better than England, better than North Yorkshire | 67.8% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 60%, better than England, better than North Yorkshire | 47.9% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 12.5%, similar to England, similar to North Yorkshire | 12.7% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 63.8%, better than England, similar to North Yorkshire | 63.1% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 80 | - | - |
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 | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 28.42, worse than England, worse than North Yorkshire | 35.74 | 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. | -0.41, similar to England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Average, similar to England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 15 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | c | - | - |
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 | 275 |
| Girls | 84 |
| Boys | 191 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 20.7% |
| First language not English | 5.8% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 600 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 54.2% |
| Sixth form places2024/25 | 300 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 36 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 14 |
| Average class size | 19.6 |
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 | 18.8 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 11.3 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 14.61 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 6.1 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 15.64 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 16.5 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 11.9 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 1 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 3.6 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 7.2%, better than England, better than North Yorkshire | 8.4% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 24.4%, worse than England, worse than North Yorkshire | 22% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 2.9%, better than England, better than North Yorkshire | 3.9% | 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 | 48.2% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 17.4% |
| 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. | 93.8% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 82.8% |
| Further education | 35.9% |
| School sixth form | 25% |
| Sixth form college | 21.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 6.3% |
| Employment | 3.1% |
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. | 83.3% |
| Employment | 33.3% |
| Higher education | 25% |
| Apprenticeship | 16.7% |
| Further education | 8.3% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 8.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Nursery | Childhaven Community Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Jan 2015. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Thomas Hinderwell Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 18 Nov 2025. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Gladstone Road Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Jul 2023. | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | St Augustine's Catholic School - a Catholic voluntary academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 May 2016. | |
| 0.8 mi | 16 plus | Scarborough Sixth Form College | Further education | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.8 mi | Not applicable | Scarborough College | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 1.1 mi | Primary | Wheatcroft Community Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Dec 2023. | |
| 1.1 mi | Primary | Friarage Community Academy | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Jan 2024. | |
| 1.2 mi | Primary | St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Scarborough | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Apr 2014. | |
| 1.3 mi | Secondary | Graham School | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Feb 2026. |
Scarborough University Technical College is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 22 Nov 2022.
Scarborough University Technical College ranks 1,045 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (better than 68% of schools) and 2,000 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (worse than 78% of schools).
In 2025/26, 60% of pupils at Scarborough University Technical College got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 49.6 (England 46.2).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Scarborough University Technical College was C.
Scarborough University Technical College has 275 pupils aged 13 to 19.
Scarborough University Technical College had 600 school places in 2024/25.
Yes, Scarborough University Technical College has a sixth form with 300 places in 2024/25.
At Scarborough University Technical College, the average class had 19.6 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 18.8 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at Scarborough University Technical College missed 7.2% of sessions (England 8%), and 24.4% 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.