UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park
74%
Capacity
445
Pupils
N/A
Demand
About UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park
UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park is a state-funded secondary school in Sheffield, serving students from age 13 to 19. It sits 17th out of 29 schools in the local authority when ranked by Progress 8, placing it in the bottom half of Sheffield's secondary schools. The top-performing schools in the area on the same measure are High Storrs School, King Ecgbert School and Tapton School, all of which post positive Progress 8 scores. The school is a mixed, non-denominational UTC with a technical focus, and it currently has 445 pupils on roll against a capacity of 600, meaning there is some room for growth. Headteacher Jessica Stevenson leads a school that was rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent graded inspection, with leadership and management, sixth-form provision and overall effectiveness all judged Good. An ungraded inspection in 2024 confirmed that standards were being maintained.
Academically, the school's Progress 8 score of -0.51 is below the Sheffield local authority average of -0.4, and places it in the bottom 50 nationally. Attainment 8 sits at 42.6, and 67.3% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, though the figure drops to 37.8% for grade 5 or above. No pupils entered the EBacc, and the EBacc average point score is 3.25. In the sixth form, where 32 students were included in the data, the value added score is -0.56, which is rated as below average, and the average points per entry is 19.12, equivalent to a D grade. Progress in English and maths at KS4 is negative, though maths progress (-0.17) is closer to the national average than English (-0.63). The school does not publish AAB or best three A-level grades data.
The school offers a wide range of facilities including a swimming pool, sports hall, theatre, astro turf and a sixth form centre, plus clubs such as Debate, DofE, Model UN and Orchestra. SEND provision covers specific learning difficulties, social and emotional mental health, speech and language, and autistic spectrum disorder. Parent View responses from 31 families show strong satisfaction: 87% would recommend the school, 84% agree their child is happy, and 84% feel their child is safe. However, only 51% agree the school makes them aware of what their child will learn, and 58% agree concerns are dealt with properly. This is a school that suits families looking for a technical, post-14 entry point with strong pastoral support and good facilities, but where academic outcomes are below the local average and the sixth form is small.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 13 to 19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | 2 Old Hall Road, Sheffield, Sheffield, S9 3TU |
| Headteacher | Jessica Stevenson |
| Local Authority | Sheffield |
| Number of Pupils | 445 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.1% |
| School Capacity | 445 / 600 (74% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Nov 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (13 Nov 2024): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Mar 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.51)
2616th of 3,141
Nationally
240th of 306
In Yorkshire and the Humber
17th 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
'21/22
25.5
'22/23
20.1
'23/24
19.1
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
2022/2351%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 93 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)51%
- FE college32%
- Sixth form college8%
- Employment6%
- Not sustained2%
- Apprenticeship1%
98% 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
2022/2365%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 43 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
10%
Russell Group
10%
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.
- University (HE)65%
- Employment14%
- Not sustained12%
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- Computer Studies / Computing20
- Mathematics13
- Psychology12
- Biology11
- Physics5
- Chemistry4
- English Literature3
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
31 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
11Facilities 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 half 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.
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British50.1%
- Asian14.3%
- Mixed6.9%
- White (other)3.6%
- Black0.4%
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.
5
Total schools
3
Oversubscribed
3
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 Olympic Legacy Park
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
2 Old Hall Road, Sheffield
Sheffield, S9 3TU
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