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UTC South Durham

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UTC South Durham is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.

It has 429 students from age 14-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

From the School
Greetings from UTC South Durham, a state-funded, purpose-built technical school and sixth form for students between the ages of 14 and 19. For Year 13 leavers, all of our Year 11 graduates have successful futures in either education, job, or training. Everyone who wanted to has attended college, and all of those who did studied STEM fields. Seven times the national average, more over half of our 18-year-olds have landed higher- or advanced-level apprenticeships. In September 2016, we launched. At our first Ofsted inspection in January 2019 we achieved 'Good' judgments across all categories we are delighted about this as it rare for new schools and shows the strength of core education that underpins the UTC. This focused approach to education is new to the North East of England and employers and parents say that young people leave the UTC with strong workplace skills and a confidence that sets them up for future careers. On our What our parents say page, you may read more. Please stop by to view our magnificent facilities and meet our students in person.
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Phase of Education
Secondary Secondary
Type
Free Schools Free Schools
Snobe grade
B-
B-
Ofset report
Good Good
Age range
14-19 14-19
Gender
Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio
15.6 7.9
Proficient Math
- -
Proficient Read
- -
Grade 5 or above GCSE
- -
Grade 5 or above A Level
- -
Day Fees
- -
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Secondary Exam Result

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -1.51 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 35.9 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 20% 32.63% 32.61%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 50% 46.6% 45.1%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 0% 19.28% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 11.67% 12.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 15.28% 17.02%
EBacc average points score 2.71 3.03 2.95

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 92% 85.89% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 116 128 140
Pupils staying in education 83% 79.83% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 27% 44.89% 34.04%
School sixth forms 43% 28.29% 30.65%
Sixth form colleges 9% 3.37% 10.43%
Other education destinations 3% 3.43% 11.17%
Pupils in apprenticeships 7% 2.94% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 3% 2.16%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -1.15 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 37.3 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 24% 2 26% 29.11%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 53% 8 39.28% 43.21%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 0% 19.19% 25.64%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 8.97% 11.36%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 12.61% 16.36%
EBacc average points score 2.82 2.5 2.87

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment - 83.79% 90.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures - 118 134
Pupils staying in education - 76.5% 84.02%
Further education college or other further education provider - 42.96% 33.35%
School sixth forms - 26.04% 31.04%
Sixth form colleges - 2.71% 8.49%
Other education destinations - 4.75% 11.16%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 4.79% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment - 2.67% 2.77%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -1.05 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 34.8 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 26% 25.21% 29.05%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 45% 37.27% 42.47%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 1% 18.24% 24.62%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 0% 8.94% 11.22%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 0% 12.76% 15.89%
EBacc average points score 2.81 2.39 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment - 82.23% 84.85%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures - 127 140
Pupils staying in education - 68.59% 73.9%
Further education college or other further education provider - 36.95% 28.39%
School sixth forms - 27.45% 31.38%
Sixth form colleges - 0.91% 9.1%
Other education destinations - 5.05% 5.93%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 1.91% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment - 0.95% 2.07%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score - This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score - Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs - 20.87% 29.39%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs - 32.1% 42.95%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc - 17.68% 25.15%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above - 10.9% 14.59%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above - 12.03% 16.14%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment - 78.29% 85.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures - 125 144
Pupils staying in education - 50.9% 58.14%
Further education college or other further education provider - 35.67% 30.57%
School sixth forms - 25.71% 31.99%
Sixth form colleges - 2.48% 9%
Other education destinations - 2.67% 5.74%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 5% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment - 1.95% 2.47%
A level exam result

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 25.11 32.81 33.32
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 30 33.85 32.38
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 0.0% 20.01% 17.6%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 43 224 249
Students staying in education 44% 52.44% 60.55%
Students entering apprenticeships 26% 9.31% 4.99%
Students entering employment 14% 21.13% 17.76%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 14% 15.13% 10.72%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 19.78 4 28.06 29.31
Average grade D - -
Average points (Best 3) - 26.26 28.56
Average Grade (Best 3) - - -
AAB or higher - 14.87% 12.95%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 259 232
Students staying in education - 49.86% 57.19%
Students entering apprenticeships - 13.57% 7.79%
Students entering employment - 19.36% 21.04%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 12.79% 8.82%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 15.81 27.89 28.96
Average grade D- - -
Average points (Best 3) - 26.72 28.74
Average Grade (Best 3) - - -
AAB or higher - 11.61% 13.23%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 2 3
Students staying in education - 25.77% 31.7%
Students entering apprenticeships - 10.23% 5.55%
Students entering employment - 15% 15.83%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 4.62% 4.22%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points - 23.03 26.65
Average grade - - -
Average points (Best 3) - 24.77 27.68
Average Grade (Best 3) - - -
AAB or higher - 11.35% 12.55%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 2 3
Students staying in education - 35.25% 36.42%
Students entering apprenticeships - 10.92% 6.39%
Students entering employment - 19.42% 20.09%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 11.67% 4.24%
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Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 30th Oct 2023 To 3rd Nov 2023
Winter Holidays 20th Dec 2023 To 2nd Jan 2024
Spring Half Term Holidays 19th Feb 2024 To 23rd Feb 2024
Spring Holidays 29th Mar 2024 To 12th Apr 2024
Summer Half Term Holidays 27th May 2024 To 31st May 2024
Summer Holidays 24th Jul 2024 To 3rd Sep 2024
Terms Dates
Autumn Term 4th Sep 2023 To 29th Oct 2023
Autumn Term-2 4th Nov 2023 To 19th Dec 2023
Spring Term 3rd Jan 2024 To 18th Feb 2024
Spring Term-2 24th Feb 2024 To 28th Mar 2024
Summer Term 13th Apr 2024 To 26th May 2024
Summer Term-2 1st Jun 2024 To 23rd Jul 2024
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Outcomes in 2018 were mixed.

The curriculum is STEM-focused.

Partnerships with employers provide rich opportunities for work-based learning.

Teaching quality is good but with some variability.

Behaviour in the school is good.

Attendance has improved but remains below the national average, especially for disadvantaged pupils.

The quality of post-16 study programmes is good.

The post-16 curriculum has broadened to include courses linked to the local job market.

Occasionally, teachers do not do enough to develop work-related skills learned on work experience.

Disadvantaged pupils miss school regularly, although their attitude and conduct are improving.

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