Greater Peterborough UTC

A good university technical college school in Peterborough. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Greater Peterborough UTC.

Peterborough, PE14DZ Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

45

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
39.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.67
English & Maths grade 4+ %
51.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 53.8%
Continue in education or training
25.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 33.0%
Sustained employment
71.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 36.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
11 October 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Park Crescent Campus
Park Crescent
Peterborough, PE14DZ
Phone
1733715950
Website
gputc.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142902
Type
University technical college
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Park Crescent Campus, Park Crescent, Peterborough, PE1 4DZ
Website
www.gputc.org
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MERIDIAN TRUST
Capacity
520 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
468
Free School Meals
36.9% (173 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.4% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
32.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
38.0
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.0
English Attainment 8:
8.9
Maths Attainment 8:
8.2
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
9.8
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.0
Ebacc English:
100.0%
Ebacc Humanities:
13.2%
Ebacc Languages:
4.4%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
100.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.67
Progress 8 Range:
-0.98 to -0.37
University Progression:
33.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
33.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
36.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
11.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
15.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
33%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
55 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
11.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
52
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
468 pupils
11-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Physics (GCE AS level (All))
★ ★★★★
(7 students)

Strong performance in 1 subject

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Achievement for all Valuing People A high quality learning environment The pursuit of excellence Extending the boundaries of learning

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Greater Peterborough UTC. We are Peterborough's first STEM-specialist school, giving young people the chance to follow a unique academic and technical curriculum into higher education or the world of work.

Curriculum Highlights

The GPUTC has a unique 5- year curriculum model covering Key Stages 3 & 4 which predominantly focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths (STEM). Key Stage 3: years 7 & 8 follow a pathway of learning focusing on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art (Design) and Maths) with a core curriculum in English, Computer Science, Geography and History; heavy emphasis on literacy and oracy; Extending the Boundaries of Learning through PLEDGES, The Baker Award, clubs and residential experiences; statutory delivery of PHSE, RE and PE. Key Stage 4: years 9, 10 & 11 continue a STEM rich learning pathway with emphasis on Maths, Science and Engineering; GCSE choices are based heavily around STEM including Computer Science; History, Geography, Media Studies, Sports Science and Art & Design; GPUTC does not offer performing arts subjects such as Dance, Drama, Music or a Modern Foreign Language.

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