Lincoln UTC

Ofsted rated the leadership of SEND provision as highly effective in 2019

““The leadership of the provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is highly effective.” – Ofsted, 2019”

SEN team supports students with special educational needs in a supportive, nurturing, inclusive environment

“Our SEN team work hard to ensure that all students have the best possible access to an inclusive education, in a supportive, nurturing and innovative environment, with the opportunity to reach their full potential and personal aspirations.”

Safeguarding is described as of the highest importance, with staff monitoring student welfare and taking quick action on concerns.

“Safeguarding practice is regarded with the highest importance at Lincoln UTC and processes are securely and stringently applied.”

Fewer students and smaller class sizes than typical schools, enabling staff to know each student individually and build a close-knit community

“The UTC has fewer students and smaller class sizes than most ‘ordinary’ schools. This provides the time and resources for us to get to know each student individually, leads to the development of positive and supportive relationships between students and staff, and creates a close-knit and supportive community.”

School's specialist subjects are engineering, maths, science and technology, with outstanding GCSE results in these areas

“UTC students have achieved outstanding GCSE results in our specialist subjects; engineering, maths, science and technology.”

Specialist curriculum focused on science and engineering (no Ebacc, Languages or Humanities)

“The specialist curriculum allows students to focus on science and engineering.”

Small class sizes are described as a defining feature enabling personalised learning and support

“Small class sizes are a defining feature of UTC6. They allow us to personalise learning, provide high-quality academic support and intervention, and build strong working relationships between staff and students.”

Class sizes in KS5 engineering are described as small compared with many colleges, allowing more one-to-one support.

“Class size is small compared to many colleges in the country and students will often receive additional one-to-one support.”

Key stage 4 students take part in team building workshops with the RAF and the Royal Navy Engineering Challenge, including an overnight stay on a battleship at HMS Sultan.

“All of key stage 4 take part in team building and communication workshops with the RAF. When participating in the Royal Navy Engineering Challenge, students travel to Portsmouth and stay overnight on a battleship at HMS Sultan.”

School runs a programme of international trips, including recent visits to Austria, Poland, France, Germany, Italy and Hong Kong.

“In recent years we have completed visits to Austria, Poland, France, Germany, Italy and Hong Kong.”

Ofsted 2019 found safeguarding arrangements effective, citing a strong culture of vigilance and staff passion for pupil safety and well-being.

“The arrangements for safeguarding are effective…leaders have established a strong culture of vigilance at the college and are passionate in ensuring the safety and well-being of pupils.”

Post-16 students are given increased freedom and responsibility, including leaving campus at lunchtime and during non-contact periods

“Students also benefit from increased freedom and responsibility as they move into post-16 education. UTC6 students are permitted to leave campus at lunchtime and during non-contact periods, helping them to develop the independence and self-management skills expected at university, in apprenticeships and in the workplace.”

Lincoln UTC Sixth Form is Ofsted-rated outstanding and provides specialist STEM education with strong destinations outcomes

“The Lincoln UTC Sixth Form is graded ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted and provides a specialist education for students wishing to pursue a future career in science, engineering, maths or technology.”

Sixth form (UTC6) specialises in STEM, offering a mix of A Levels, technical qualifications (T Levels, BTECs) and blended routes

“Our Sixth Form, known as UTC6, provides a highly specialised and rewarding education for students who are passionate about Science, Engineering, Maths or Technology.”

Limited spaces (120) available with an application deadline of October 31st due to high demand

“We only have 120 spaces available in year 10 next September. Last year we received an unprecedented number of applications at an early stage, and we anticipate a similar level of interest this year. We would strongly advise applicants for Sept 2025 to visit and apply prior to the initial deadline of October 31st.”

School holds Open Evenings and Open Saturdays for prospective students and families to tour facilities and meet staff/students

“Over the course of the academic year we hold a selection of both Open Evenings and Open Saturdays. These events provide prospective students and their families with the opportunity to take a tour of our facilities and meet with both our teachers and students to learn more about life at Lincoln UTC.”

71% of 2020 leavers progressed to higher education, all of whom secured a university place, and 82% got their first choice.

“In 2020 71% of our students chose to continue to higher education. 100% of those students secured a place at university, and 82% were allocated their first choice.”

In 2021, 52% of students chose to continue to higher education and 100% of those secured a university place.

“In 2021 52% of our students chose to continue to higher education and 100% of those students secured a place at university.”

100% A Level pass rate, 54% graded A*-B, 73% A*-C

“UTC students achieved a 100% A Level pass rate with 54% of results graded from A\*-B and 73% from A\*-C.”

69% of GCSE students achieved top grades in the UTC specialisms of engineering and the three separate sciences.

“69% of GCSE students achieved top grades in the UTC specialisms of engineering and the three separate sciences.”