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Ron Dearing UTC

Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU2 8BQSecondaryAges 14–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
May 2025
Progress 8
+0.10
Above average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#1,305
of 3,141 nationally

About Ron Dearing UTC

Ron Dearing UTC stands out sharply against the Kingston upon Hull secondary school average. Its Progress 8 score of +0.1 is well above the local authority average of -0.44, meaning pupils here make significantly more academic progress than their peers across the city. The school ranks 5th out of 16 similar schools in the area, placing it in the top third locally. This is particularly notable given that Ron Dearing is a University Technical College, taking students from age 14 rather than 11, and it is one of only two schools in Hull rated Outstanding by Ofsted. The most recent ungraded inspection in May 2025 confirmed that standards are being maintained, with every single category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision — judged Outstanding. The school is also oversubscribed, with 863 pupils against a capacity of 800, which suggests strong local demand.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range14 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressKingston Square, Hull, Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU2 8BQ
HeadteacherSarah Pashley
Local AuthorityKingston upon Hull, City of
Number of Pupils863
Free School Meals (FSM)13.4%
School Capacity863 / 800 (108% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 May 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (8 May 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 20 May 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
Science LabsMusic RoomsICT SuiteAstro TurfSports HallDining HallArt StudiosPlaying FieldsChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

TennisAthleticsCross CountrySwimmingBasketballCricketMartial ArtsRowing

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubArt ClubDuke of EdinburghNewspaperScience ClubEco ClubYoung EnterpriseCodingBook ClubModel United NationsDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalSevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ron Dearing UTC

Ron Dearing UTC has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.