UTC South Durham
Secondary · University technical college · Ages 14–19 · Newton Aycliffe, County Durham
UTC South Durham is a secondary school in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham for ages 14–19 (university technical college). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 5 March 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- Long Tens Way, Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6AP
- Type
- University technical college
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 14–19
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- County Durham
- Pupils on roll
- 421 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 31.6% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.1
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 5 March 2024
Strengths
- “From their regular engagement with local employers, including work placements, pupils of all ages are ready for the world of work.”
- “Students, in key stage 5 particularly, are confident and articulate.”
- “They introduce themselves assuredly to visitors and shake hands.”
To improve
- “These pupils enter with low academic starting points.”
- “The ways in which teachers check on pupils’ progress are less well embedded.”
- “For example, only some teachers use questioning effectively to identify gaps in pupils’ knowledge.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 25 April 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 29% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 39.2 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | C+ | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in County Durham.
- Greenfield Academy 1.9 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Woodham Academy 2.2 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- King James I Academy Bishop Auckland 5.8 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
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- Bishop Barrington Academy 5.9 mi Good Last distance published
- Ferryhill School 6.1 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Sedgefield Community College 6.8 mi School remains Outstanding Last distance published
- Whitworth Park Academy 7.0 mi Good Last distance published