Ron Dearing UTC, Hull
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Ron Dearing UTC combines expert subject teaching with genuine industry partnerships to make learning relevant and engaging. Pupils develop detailed knowledge they can apply to real workplace scenarios, and every single pupil since opening has progressed to further education, employment, or training. The school provides exceptional support for all learners, including those with additional needs, and creates a warm, inclusive culture where pupils feel confident to express their individuality.
Key Strengths
- Highly ambitious curriculum developed with 48 industry partners, giving pupils real-world learning experiences
- Expert subject teaching with skilful feedback that helps all pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, achieve very highly
- Exceptional careers guidance and support ensuring all pupils progress to positive next steps since the school opened
- Warm, professional relationships between staff and pupils creating a relaxed, friendly and industrious atmosphere
- Strong identification and support for pupils with SEND and those needing additional literacy help
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Formula 1 in schools competition, artist in residence programme, health and safety in the workplace qualifications, industry-linked projects
Ron Dearing UTC has effectively maintained its outstanding standards since the previous inspection. The school provides an ambitious, industry-linked curriculum with exceptional support that enables all pupils to achieve highly and progress to further education, employment, or training.
At a Glance
13.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
55 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
21.1
Avg class size
29
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
111%
Over capacity
884 pupils
800 capacity
84 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Hull
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Hull
Admissions Demand - Kingston upon Hull, City of
Places available
3,315
Applications
3,148
Got 1st preference
86.8%
Got preferred school
96.7%
Secondary admissions across Kingston upon Hull, City of (2025/26)
Inspection History(102)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
2.85722%
Overall absence
2.92793%
Persistent absence
444
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Ron Dearing UTC
St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy
Clifton Primary School
Victoria Dock Primary School
Collingwood Primary School
Pearson Primary School
Stepney Primary School
Adelaide Primary School
Buckingham Primary Academy
Froebel House School
Mersey Primary Academy
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