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Scarborough University Technical College

Ashburn Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2JW

Good

Inspected 22 November 2022

Good
Ofsted
49.6
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
13–19
Ages
253
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
University technical college
Type

About Scarborough University Technical College

Scarborough University Technical College is an university technical college in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 13–19. It has 253 pupils on roll. It is part of DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 November 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.6 (2025/26). 20.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
North Yorkshire →
School Type
University technical college
Phase
Secondary
Age Range
Ages 13–19
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
253 / 600 (42%)
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Admissions Policy
Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection
22 November 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

20.7%
Free school meals
5.8%
EAL
4.7%
SEN support
10.7%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

49.6
Attainment 8
80 pupils
60%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
80%
Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C
A-level average grade
3 students
43%
To higher education
7%
To top-third universities
18%
To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

77%
Sustained destination
54%
Stayed in education
10%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.9%
Overall absence
29.5%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

16.45
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -0.9 vs 2023/24
16.4
Pupils per teacher
↑ +1.1 vs 2023/24
7.04
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +5.1 vs 2023/24
£54,498
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 11% on leadership pay
↑ +£6,412 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
2
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£10,154
Spend per pupil
£10,028
Income per pupil
54%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Ashburn Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2JW
Phone
01723628609
Head Teacher
Helen Dowds

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Scarborough University Technical College?
Scarborough University Technical College is an university technical college in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 13–19.
How many pupils does Scarborough University Technical College have?
Scarborough University Technical College has 253 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Scarborough University Technical College's Ofsted rating?
Scarborough University Technical College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 November 2022).
How does Scarborough University Technical College perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Scarborough University Technical College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.6 in 2025/26.
Is Scarborough University Technical College part of an academy trust?
Yes — Scarborough University Technical College is part of DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is Scarborough University Technical College?
Scarborough University Technical College is located at Ashburn Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2JW.

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