Ron Dearing UTC
Secondary · University technical college · Ages 14–19 · Hull, Kingston upon Hull, City of
Ron Dearing UTC is a secondary school in Hull, Kingston upon Hull, City of for ages 14–19 (university technical college). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Standards maintained, from the inspection on 8 May 2025.
Key facts
- Address
- Kingston Square, Hull, HU2 8BQ
- Type
- University technical college
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 14–19
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Kingston upon Hull, City of
- Pupils on roll
- 884 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 12.9% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.2
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Standards maintained Inspected 8 May 2025
Strengths
- “The school’s expectations of pupils are extremely high.”
- “Relationships between pupils and staff at the school are warm and professional, similar to those of colleagues in the workplace.”
- “Pupils respond extremely well to the trust placed in them and to the school’s aspirational culture.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 16 June 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 53% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 49 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | B- | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Kingston upon Hull, City of.
- Hull Trinity House Academy 0.7 mi Not judged
- The Boulevard Academy 1.5 mi Not judged
- Malet Lambert 2.1 mi Good
- St Mary's College Voluntary Catholic Academy 2.2 mi Outstanding
- Newland School for Girls 2.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Kelvin Hall School 2.3 mi Good
- Liberty Academy 2.4 mi Requires improvement
- Winifred Holtby Academy 2.5 mi Good