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UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park Catchment Area

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

UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park is an university technical college secondary school in Sheffield , serving pupils aged 13-19, with 445 pupils, and a capacity of 600 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

13-19

Age range

445

Pupils

600

Capacity

74%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park?

The catchment area for UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park is the geographic zone Sheffield 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. Sheffield 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 UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park are allocated by Sheffield 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 Sheffield before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park: 600 places, 74% filled: places available

UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park has a published admission number of 600 places. 445 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 74%. At 74% 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. 29.1% of pupils at UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Sheffield.

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

Sheffield 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. Sheffield Council school admissions (official) →

UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park: School Information

Full address
2 Old Hall Road, Sheffield, S9 3TU
Local authority
Sheffield
School type
University technical college
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
13-19 years
Free school meals
29.1% of pupils
DfE URN
142605

Other Secondary Schools in Sheffield

If UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Sheffield are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park 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: UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park

What is the catchment area for UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park?

The catchment area for UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park is the geographic zone Sheffield 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. Sheffield publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park oversubscribed?

UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park has a capacity of 600 places and currently has 445 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Sheffield.

What is the admissions policy for UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park?

Admission to UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park is managed by Sheffield. 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 UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park cover?

UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park is a secondary school in Sheffield, 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 UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park?

UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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