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Ron Dearing UTC Catchment Area

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

Ron Dearing UTC is an university technical college secondary school in Hull, Kingston upon Hull, City of , serving pupils aged 14-19, with 863 pupils, and a capacity of 800 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

14-19

Age range

863

Pupils

800

Capacity

108%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2020

Ron Dearing UTC Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ron Dearing UTC?

The catchment area for Ron Dearing UTC is the geographic zone Kingston upon Hull, City of 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. Kingston upon Hull, City of 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 Ron Dearing UTC are allocated by Kingston upon Hull, City of 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 863 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 800 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Kingston upon Hull, City of publishes the 2027 Ron Dearing UTC numbers →

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

Find Kingston upon Hull, City of catchment area documents →

Ron Dearing UTC: at or above its 800 place limit

Ron Dearing UTC has a published admission number of 800 places. 863 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 108%. The school is at or above its published limit of 800 places. Kingston upon Hull, City of allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 13.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Hull.

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

Kingston upon Hull, City of 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. Kingston upon Hull, City of Council school admissions (official) →

Ron Dearing UTC: School Information

Full address
Kingston Square, Hull, HU2 8BQ
Local authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
School type
University technical college
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
14-19 years
Free school meals
13.4% of pupils
DfE URN
144766

Other Secondary Schools in Hull

If Ron Dearing UTC is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Hull are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Ron Dearing UTC 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: Ron Dearing UTC

What is the catchment area for Ron Dearing UTC?

The catchment area for Ron Dearing UTC is the geographic zone Kingston upon Hull, City of 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. Kingston upon Hull, City of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Ron Dearing UTC oversubscribed?

Yes, Ron Dearing UTC currently has 863 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 800 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Ron Dearing UTC?

Admission to Ron Dearing UTC is managed by Kingston upon Hull, City of. 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 Ron Dearing UTC cover?

Ron Dearing UTC is a secondary school in Hull, Kingston upon Hull, City of, serving pupils aged 14-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Ron Dearing UTC?

Ron Dearing UTC was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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