UTC Sheffield City Centre
89%
Capacity
536
Pupils
N/A
Demand
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.
Academically, the school's performance presents a mixed picture. At Key Stage 4, the Progress 8 score is -1, which places the school in the bottom 50 nationally and well below the Sheffield local authority average of -0.4. The Attainment 8 score stands at 40.4, and 60 per cent of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, though only 35 per cent achieved a grade 5 or above. No pupils entered the EBacc combination of subjects. At Key Stage 5, the picture is similarly challenging: the value-added score is -1.05, with a banding of 'well below average'. The average points per entry are 17.06, equating to a D- grade, and the best three A-levels average a B-. Ofsted's inspection in 2025 rated all areas as Good, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and sixth-form provision.
The school offers a range of facilities including a theatre, library, astro turf, tennis courts, music rooms, playing fields, and a sixth form centre. Sports on offer include dance, rugby, basketball, netball, gymnastics, athletics, cross country, and martial arts, while clubs range from Eco Club and Book Club to Model UN and Chess. The school has a broad SEND provision, covering areas such as dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social and emotional mental health, speech and language needs, hearing and visual impairments, physical disability, and autistic spectrum disorder. Parent View responses from 79 respondents show strong satisfaction: 90 per cent would recommend the school, and 94 per cent agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy. This school may suit families looking for a smaller, specialist-focused environment with a strong sixth form and a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, particularly those who value strong pastoral support and SEND provision.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 13 to 19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | 111 Matilda Street, Sheffield, Sheffield, S1 4QF |
| Headteacher | Alex Reynolds |
| Local Authority | Sheffield |
| Number of Pupils | 536 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.9% |
| School Capacity | 536 / 600 (89% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Apr 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-1.00)
3019th of 3,141
Nationally
294th of 306
In Yorkshire and the Humber
25th of 29
In Sheffield
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
22.9
'22/23
28.3
'23/24
17.1
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2343%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 96 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)43%
- FE college33%
- Employment9%
- Apprenticeship6%
- Not sustained4%
- Sixth form college3%
95% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2330%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 79 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
10%
Russell Group
14%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- Employment32%
- University (HE)30%
- Apprenticeship22%
- Not sustained10%
- Further education1%
- Other education1%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Physics24
- Mathematics22
- Art and Design3
- Art and Design (Photography)3
- Chemistry3
- Design and Technology (Product Design)3
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
Ofsted Parent View
79 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British50.7%
- Mixed5.7%
- White (other)2.8%
- Asian1.9%
- Black0.6%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
11
Total schools
7
Oversubscribed
6
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About UTC Sheffield City Centre
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications
Contact Information
111 Matilda Street, Sheffield
Sheffield, S1 4QF
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