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University Technical College Norfolk
Old Hall Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 6FF, Norfolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.2 / 100
Top 27%
Better than 73% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
421
Capacity
600
Ages
14–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
70%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 30% nationally with an average Attainment 8 score of 49.8. A commendable 78% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and parent satisfaction is notably high at 81%. However, it is worth noting that the school does not have an EBacc entry and only 29% of students progress to university, with just 3% attending top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 14 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 49.8 | Top 30% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 78% | Top 19% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 57% | Top 22% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 29% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 3% | Below avg |
Based on 59 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (69 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of subjects
91%
School has high expectations
90%
My child feels safe
87%
Behaviour is good
87%
My child makes good progress
84%
My child is happy
83%
I'd recommend this school
81%
Progress is communicated
81%
School keeps me informed
74%
School supports development
71%
Good range of extra-curricular
58%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.7%
White Other7.4%
Mixed Other2.4%
Black African1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Location
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52.59883, 1.27997 · NR4 6FF
School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN141086
School typeUniversity technical college
Websiteutcn.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is University Technical College Norfolk rated by Ofsted?
University Technical College Norfolk was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 January 2025.
Is University Technical College Norfolk a good school?
University Technical College Norfolk scores 73.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 27% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about University Technical College Norfolk?
Based on 69 Ofsted Parent View responses, University Technical College Norfolk receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at University Technical College Norfolk in GCSEs?
University Technical College Norfolk achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.8. 78% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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