Greater Peterborough UTC

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 October 2022

Around Greater Peterborough University Technical College (UTC) and in classrooms, pupils get on well with each other and with staff. Pupils say that 'everyone cares' and that because the school is small it allows you to 'know something about everyone'. Pupils understand the uniqueness of the school and its curriculum. There is an emphasis on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects. Pupils enjoy working in their well-equipped engineering suites and learning through their carefully planned project-based activities. Pupils behave well. They say they want to learn. As a result, pupils are largely focused in lessons. On the very rare occasions that name calling or bullying does happen, staff deal with it quickly and effectively. Pupils feel safe in the school. They learn about staying safe in lessons, assemblies, crew (form) time and through visitors to the school, for example the local police. This provides pupils with the knowledge they need to stay safe. Pupils, including students in the sixth form, learn about opportunities beyond school. They understand the next steps that are available to them, for example apprenticeships.

What the school should improve

• In a small number of curriculum areas, the knowledge that pupils need to know and understand is not clearly set out. This hinders how effectively pupils build on what they have learned before. Leaders should ensure that all curriculum thinking clearly sets out the sequence of learning which will most effectively support pupils, including those pupils with SEND.

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