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UTC South Durham
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UTC South Durham
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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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.
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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 |
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B-
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| 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 | - | - |
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% | 32.7% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 46.6% | 45.2% |
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% | 24.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.67% | 12.93% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.28% | 17.08% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.71 | 3.03 | 2.96 |
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% | 90.41% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 116 | 128 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 79.83% | 86.28% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 44.89% | 34.06% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 28.29% | 30.68% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 3.37% | 10.44% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 3.43% | 11.12% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 2.94% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3% | 2.15% |
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% | 29.2% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% 8 | 39.28% | 43.33% |
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% | 25.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.97% | 11.41% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.61% | 16.42% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.82 | 2.5 | 2.88 |
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% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 118 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 76.5% | 84.05% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 42.96% | 33.38% |
| School sixth forms | - | 26.04% | 31.08% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.71% | 8.48% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.75% | 11.14% |
| 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% | 29.12% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 37.27% | 42.55% |
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% | 24.65% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.94% | 11.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.76% | 15.92% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.81 | 2.39 | 2.84 |
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% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 127 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 68.59% | 73.89% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.95% | 28.38% |
| School sixth forms | - | 27.45% | 31.43% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.91% | 9.11% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.05% | 5.91% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.91% | 2.97% |
| 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% | 29.45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 32.1% | 43.01% |
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% | 25.18% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.9% | 14.63% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.03% | 16.18% |
| 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% | 30.59% |
| School sixth forms | - | 25.71% | 32.04% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.48% | 9.01% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.67% | 5.68% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.95% | 2.46% |
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 | 33.36 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30 | 33.85 | 32.43 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 20.01% | 17.63% |
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% | 60.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 26% | 9.31% | 4.98% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 21.13% | 17.76% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 15.13% | 10.71% |
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 | 29.34 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 26.26 | 28.6 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 14.87% | 12.99% |
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% | 57.23% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 13.57% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 19.36% | 21.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 12.79% | 8.81% |
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 | 28.97 |
| Average grade | D- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 26.72 | 28.76 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 11.61% | 13.27% |
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% | 31.71% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 10.23% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 15% | 15.82% |
| 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 | 26.71 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 24.77 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 11.35% | 12.59% |
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% | 36.45% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 10.92% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 19.42% | 20.08% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 11.67% | 4.25% |
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| Holidays | Date |
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| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 30th Oct 2023 - 3rd Nov 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2023 - 2nd Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 19th Feb 2024 - 23rd Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 29th Mar 2024 - 12th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2024 - 3rd Sep 2024 |
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| Terms | Dates |
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| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2023 - 29th Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 4th Nov 2023 - 19th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 3rd Jan 2024 - 18th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 24th Feb 2024 - 28th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 13th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 23rd Jul 2024 |
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