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UTC Sheffield City Centre

Sheffield, S1 4QFSecondaryAges 13–19MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Apr 2025
Progress 8
-1.00
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#3,019
of 3,141 nationally

About UTC Sheffield City Centre

UTC Sheffield City Centre is a state-funded secondary school and sixth form in Sheffield, serving students aged 13 to 19. It sits within the Sheffield local authority, where it ranks 25th out of 29 similar schools based on Progress 8 scores. The top-performing peers in the area include High Storrs School, King Ecgbert School, and Tapton School, the latter being the nearest school rated Outstanding, located 3.5 kilometres away. With a capacity of 600 and 536 pupils on roll, the school is not oversubscribed. It has a mixed gender intake and no religious character. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 27.9 per cent, notably above the national average. The school is led by headteacher Alex Reynolds and received a Good rating from Ofsted in its most recent inspection in 2025, maintaining the same grade it held in its previous inspection in 2020.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range13 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
Address111 Matilda Street, Sheffield, Sheffield, S1 4QF
HeadteacherAlex Reynolds
Local AuthoritySheffield
Number of Pupils536
Free School Meals (FSM)27.9%
School Capacity536 / 600 (89% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Apr 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 15 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
TheatreLibraryTennis CourtsAstro TurfMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

DanceRugbyBasketballNetballGymnasticsAthleticsCross CountryMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubBook ClubNewspaperFilm ClubDramaDebateModel United NationsChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About UTC Sheffield City Centre

UTC Sheffield City Centre has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.