Scarborough University Technical College Catchment Area
Scarborough University Technical College is an university technical college secondary school in Scarborough, North Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 13-19, with 253 pupils, and a capacity of 600 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
13-19
Age range
253
Pupils
600
Capacity
42%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Scarborough University Technical College Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Scarborough University Technical College?
The catchment area for Scarborough University Technical College is the geographic zone North Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire 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 Scarborough University Technical College are allocated by North Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find North Yorkshire catchment area documents →Scarborough University Technical College: 600 places, 42% filled: places available
Scarborough University Technical College has a published admission number of 600 places. 253 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 42%. At 42% 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. 20.4% of pupils at Scarborough University Technical College are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across North Yorkshire.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
North Yorkshire 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. North Yorkshire Council school admissions (official) →
Scarborough University Technical College: School Information
- Full address
- Ashburn Road, Scarborough, YO11 2JW
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- School type
- University technical college
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 13-19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 20.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 142884
Other Secondary Schools in Scarborough
If Scarborough University Technical College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Scarborough are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Scarborough University Technical College 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Scarborough University Technical College
What is the catchment area for Scarborough University Technical College? ▾
The catchment area for Scarborough University Technical College is the geographic zone North Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Scarborough University Technical College oversubscribed? ▾
Scarborough University Technical College has a capacity of 600 places and currently has 253 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Yorkshire.
What is the admissions policy for Scarborough University Technical College? ▾
Admission to Scarborough University Technical College is managed by North Yorkshire. 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 Scarborough University Technical College cover? ▾
Scarborough University Technical College is a secondary school in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, 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 Scarborough University Technical College? ▾
Scarborough University Technical College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.