UTC South Durham, based in Newton Aycliffe, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 14 to 19. The school is a university technical college and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
UTC South Durham currently has around 450 pupils on roll, which is about 75% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 78.4% boys and 21.6% girls. Around 32.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 32.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (92.2%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Long Tens Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6AP |
| Website: | www.utcsouthdurham.org |
| Telephone: | 01325430250 |
| School Type: | University technical college |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | County Durham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Tom Dower |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 142894 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/03/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 14 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 600 |
| Number of Pupils: | 450 |
| Number of Boys: | 353 |
| Number of Girls: | 97 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 32.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 92.20% | 415 |
| Other White | 2.90% | 13 |
| African | 1.10% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 0.90% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 0.70% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 0.40% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.40% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.20% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.20% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aycliffe Village Primary and Nursery School North Terrace , Aycliffe Village DL5 6LG | - not rated | 1,212 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aycliffe Village Primary and Nursery School North Terrace , Aycliffe Village DL5 6LG | 3out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmfield Primary School Rowan Place , DL5 7BB | - not rated | 2,620 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sugar Hill Primary School Sheraton Road , DL5 5NU | - not rated | 2,713 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Way Primary School Stephenson Way , DL5 7DD | - not rated | 2,915 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC South Durham Long Tens Way , Aycliffe Business Park DL5 6AP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Avenue Comprehensive School Central Avenue , DL5 5QQ | - not rated | 2,982 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park School Durham Way South , Newton Aycliffe Business Park DL5 6XP | - not rated | 957 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.