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Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire is an university technical college secondary school in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 13-19, with 322 pupils, and a capacity of 600 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

13-19

Age range

322

Pupils

600

Capacity

54%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire?

The catchment area for Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire is the geographic zone North Lincolnshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. North Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Secondary school places at Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire are allocated by North Lincolnshire using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by North Lincolnshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find North Lincolnshire catchment area documents →

Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire: 600 places, 54% filled: places available

Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire has a published admission number of 600 places. 322 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 54%. At 54% full, the school currently has headroom below its 600 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 33.6% of pupils at Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across North Lincolnshire.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

North Lincolnshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find North Lincolnshire school admissions →

Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire: School Information

Full address
Carlton Street, Scunthorpe, DN15 6TA
Local authority
North Lincolnshire
School type
University technical college
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
13-19 years
Free school meals
33.6% of pupils
DfE URN
142130

Other Secondary Schools in Scunthorpe

If Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Scunthorpe are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire

What is the catchment area for Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire?

The catchment area for Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire is the geographic zone North Lincolnshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. North Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire oversubscribed?

Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire has a capacity of 600 places and currently has 322 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Lincolnshire.

What is the admissions policy for Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire?

Admission to Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire is managed by North Lincolnshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire cover?

Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire is a secondary school in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 13-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire?

Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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