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UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park
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- Sheffield S9 3TU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Overall, pupils make strong progress from their starting points in most subjects
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and show good attitudes to their learning
Qualifications and Training: Teachers demonstrate strong subject knowledge and expertise, particularly in vocational subjects
Current Educational Practices: Staff receive targeted support to improve their teaching practice
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is generally good, but some activities lack challenge for the most able pupils
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can engage through employer mentor days and school events
Communication: The school provides regular updates on student progress through assessments and reports
Parent Satisfaction: Most parental feedback indicates satisfaction with the school
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders act swiftly to address concerns and secure necessary improvements
Actions for Quality Improvement: Decisive actions are taken to improve teaching and student performance
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is addressed quickly when it occurs, promoting a safe environment
Promoting Welfare and Safety: A strong culture of safeguarding exists, ensuring pupil safety
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of employer-led projects and enrichment activities
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students effectively balance learning with extracurricular engagements
Outdoor Facilities: High-quality facilities for sports and vocational training
Career Counselling Services: Students receive very effective career information and guidance
Preparation for Sixth Form: Strong support for progression to higher education or apprenticeships
Managing and Supporting SEND: Strong support in place for pupils with SEND, helping them make good progress
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UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 426 students from age 13-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| 吃瓜天堂 grade |
B-
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A-
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Age range | 13-19 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.5 | 8.3 | 13.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 40% | 0% | 90% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 16.70% | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.10 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% | 37.38% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 52.71% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 31.69% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.26% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 20.14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.12 | 3.28 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 89.26% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 93 | 180 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 82.26% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 35.13% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 51% | 31.61% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 7.58% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.9% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.42% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.58% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.14 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 37.95% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 50.45% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 26.5% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.5% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.81% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.29 | 3.13 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 89.03% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 97 | 178 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 84.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 36.33% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 31.83% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 8.07% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.87% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.53% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.2% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.24 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% 8 | 28.68% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% 12 | 44.22% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 3% | 26.73% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% 1 | 12.07% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% 1 | 16.78% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.79 | 2.87 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.78% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 1 | 153 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 78.78% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 39.78% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 30.59% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.78% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.19% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.85% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.46 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% | 28.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 41.32% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 1% | 23.34% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 10.61% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% | 14.16% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.39 | 2.68 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 93.04% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 166 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 85.13% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 37.43% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 29.48% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.26% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.83% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.35% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.48% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 32.33% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 45.45% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 27.06% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 14.79% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 90.17% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 159 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 78.48% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 40.52% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 29% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.17% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.22% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.3% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.22% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 20.08 | 29.5 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25 | 30.28 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.70% | 17.07% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 58 | 259 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 69% | 63.67% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 14% | 6.87% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 17.33% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 8.33% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.48 | 33.8 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 32.61 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 19.37% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 57 | 349 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 58% | 66.73% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 4.27% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 14.07% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 10.47% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.72 10 | 30.06 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 27.28 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 13.51% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 347 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 60.07% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.86% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 17.5% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 8.5% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 17.31 | 29.1 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 15.24 | 29.02 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 16.39% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 41.85% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.23% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 14.15% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 6.92% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 27.14 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 29.45 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 15.76% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 48.08% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.83% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 20.5% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.08% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 31st Mar 2025 - 11th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 30th Mar 2025 |
| Summer Term | 12th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
