Lincoln UTC, Lincoln
Lincoln UTC is a secondary school for pupils aged 14 to 19 in Lincoln. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2026 GCSE results were the 4th-highest of the 14 schools in Lincoln with published results, and 1,493rd of 3,298 across England. It was 60% full in 2025.
- GCSE results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Capacity
- 60% full
- Attendance
- Better than England average
- Progress (2024)
- Average
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Lincoln UTC in detail
Results
In 2026, pupils at Lincoln UTC averaged an Attainment 8 score of 46.8, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 45.9 in Lincolnshire and 47 across England.
55% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 43% in Lincolnshire and 47% in England.
That is in line with 2025, when the score was 46.1.
Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was 0.09: pupils made about average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.
Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 42.7, against 48.4 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 5.7 points.
Pupils sat GCSEs in 16 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Engineering Studies, Physics and Chemistry.
Getting a place at Lincoln UTC
Across Lincolnshire, 85% of families were offered their first-choice secondary school for 2026 entry, and 96% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Lincolnshire lodged 647 appeals against secondary school offers; 548 reached a hearing and 267 succeeded (48.7% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Lincoln UTC are Lincolnshire Secure Unit (0.5 miles); Lincoln Christ's Hospital School (0.7 miles, Good, Attainment 8 38.8); Lincoln Castle Academy (1 mile, Attainment 8 40); and The Priory Academy LSST (1.7 miles, Good, Attainment 8 52).
Lincoln UTC's 2026 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Lincolnshire Secure UnitLincoln Christ's Hospital SchoolLincoln Castle AcademyThe Priory Academy LSST
What parents say
25 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Lincoln UTC (as of April 2026): 100% would recommend the school, 96% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that they are kept well informed about progress (84%).
Where pupils go next
Of the 108 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 78% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 42% to a further education college, 12% to an apprenticeship and 5% into work.
Of the 73 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 22% went on to university or other higher education, 15% to apprenticeships and 37% into work. 16% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Who goes there
12.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Lincoln Central Rail Station, about 760 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cathedral (opposite), 170 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 808 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Lincolnshire (33), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Lincoln UTC issued 19 suspensions, 4.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 2 permanent exclusions.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Lincoln UTC are The Lincoln St Peter-In-Eastgate Church of England Infants Academy (0.3 miles); Westgate Academy (0.4 miles); Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School (0.5 miles); and The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln (0.6 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.
The Lincoln St Peter-In-Eastgate Church of England Infants AcademyWestgate AcademyLincoln Monks Abbey Primary SchoolThe St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from June 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Lincoln UTC excels at supporting pupils, especially those who have struggled in traditional schools. The combination of ambitious academics, excellent pastoral care, and practical hands-on learning means pupils thrive and develop both qualifications and work-ready skills. Staff go 'above and beyond' to support young people, with many parents noting their children are 'thriving under the holistic care and high expectations'.
Key Strengths
- Excellent transition support helps pupils who start in Year 10 quickly settle and develop strong attitudes to learning - pupils who have previously disengaged flourish here
- High-quality facilities and well-structured curriculum help pupils build on prior knowledge and develop employment skills alongside academic learning
- Exceptional pastoral care and business-like environment create a calm, orderly setting where pupils are polite, respectful and attend school excellently
- Strong support for pupils with SEND and those needing reading help, enabling them to gain qualifications and develop life skills
- Extensive career guidance, employer visits, and trips to universities prepare pupils exceptionally well for their next steps
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not consistently check pupils' understanding carefully enough, which means learning gaps are not identified or addressed, affecting some pupils' progress
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Business lunches, chess club, tabletop club, Greenpower project (designing and racing electric cars), school council, employer visits, university trips
Lincoln UTC is a technical college for ages 14-19 that has maintained good standards since its last inspection in 2019. The school provides an ambitious curriculum focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics, with pupils achieving well and enjoying learning.
About
Lincoln UTC is a University Technical College in Lincoln, England which opened in 2014 and specialises in science and engineering. The school is sponsored by the Baker Dearing Educational Trust.
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At a Glance
22.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
25 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
Academic year 2025/26GCSE Results
2025/26 academic year
Progress 8 has improved from -0.24 to 0.09 (2023 to 2024). Attainment 8 has improved from 44.6 to 46.8 (2023 to 2026). GCSE English & Maths 5+ has improved from 45% to 55% (2023 to 2026).
Performance by Group
| Group | Progress 8 | Attainment 8 | Eng+Maths 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| All pupils | - | 46.8 | 54.8% |
| Disadvantaged(33) | - | 42.7 | 42.4% |
| Not known to be disadvantaged(82) | - | 48.4 | 59.8% |
| Boys(84) | - | 45.9 | 50% |
| Girls(31) | - | 49.2 | 67.7% |
Show more breakdowns (2)
| Known or believed to be other than English(8) | - | 55.1 | 75% |
| Non mobile(106) | - | 46.6 | 53.8% |
2025/26 academic year - DfE performance tables data
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
After GCSEs - Leaver Destinations
After GCSEs (Year 11) - 108 students
2023/24 data
Exclusions & Suspensions
2
Permanent exclusions
0.51%
Exclusion rate
19
Suspensions
4.85%
Suspension rate
14 pupils received one or more suspensions out of 392 pupils
2024/25 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby secondary schools
Keep up with Lincoln UTC
Term dates
Lincoln UTC is a university technical college, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Lincolnshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Lincoln UTC from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Lincoln UTC is in Lincolnshire; for families living there:
Apply to Lincolnshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 85
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 23
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 85 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 23 serious and 62 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 3 on a bicycle.
10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Lincolnshire is 6 (the median across 401 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
60%
Available places
382 pupils
640 places
258 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Lincoln
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Lincoln
Across Lincolnshire council
Places available
9,247
Applications
7,828
Got 1st preference
84.7%
Got preferred school
96.4%
All secondary applications across Lincolnshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
58
SEN Support
13
EHC Plans
18.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
389
Total Pupils
281
Boys
108
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
28
Teachers
13.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,545
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£8,745
Per pupil
£2200k
Total funding
£67k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.3%
Overall absence
9.1%
Persistent absence
243
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Lincoln St Peter-In-Eastgate Church of England Infants Academy
Westgate Academy
Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School
The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln
Mount Street Academy
The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln
The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School
The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School
St Giles Academy
Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy
Lincoln UTC
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Questions parents ask about Lincoln UTC
What are GCSE results like at Lincoln UTC?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Lincoln UTC achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.8. 55% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Lincoln UTC's Ofsted rating?
Lincoln UTC's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Lincoln UTC?
No fixed boundary. When Lincoln UTC is oversubscribed, Lincolnshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Lincoln UTC?
Lincoln UTC was not full in 2025: it ran at 60% of its 640 places.
How big are the classes at Lincoln UTC?
Classes at Lincoln UTC average 17.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Lincoln UTC?
Lincoln UTC has around 389 pupils on roll. 22% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Lincoln UTC?
4.3% of sessions were missed at Lincoln UTC in 2024/25. 9.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Lincoln UTC?
Apply through Lincolnshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Lincoln UTC on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Lincoln UTC?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 85 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 23 serious and 62 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 3 on a bicycle. 10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Lincolnshire is 6 (the median across 401 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Lincoln UTC?
Lincoln UTC is at Lindum Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 1PF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)