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UTC South Durham
Long Tens Way, Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 6AP, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.1 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
450
Capacity
600
Ages
14–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
75%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 92% of parents recommending it. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 39.2 places it in the top 83% nationally, only 50% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement in core subjects. The school has a focused approach for students aged 14-19, but limited data on EBacc entry and university progression suggests that further development may be needed in preparing students for higher education.
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Last inspected: 5 March 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 39.2 | Bottom 17% 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%. | 50% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 39% | 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%. | 7% | Below avg |
Based on 41 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (75 responses)
★★★★★3.9
My child feels safe
92%
My child is happy
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
Good range of subjects
91%
My child makes good progress
88%
Behaviour is good
88%
School has high expectations
88%
School keeps me informed
87%
Progress is communicated
85%
School supports development
84%
Good range of extra-curricular
65%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.2%
White Other2.9%
Black African1.1%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Mixed Other0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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54.59603, -1.57755 · DL5 6AP
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN142894
School typeUniversity technical college
Websitewww.utcsouthdurham.org
Frequently asked questions
What is UTC South Durham rated by Ofsted?
UTC South Durham was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 March 2024.
Is UTC South Durham a good school?
UTC South Durham scores 33.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% 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 UTC South Durham?
Based on 75 Ofsted Parent View responses, UTC South Durham receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at UTC South Durham in GCSEs?
UTC South Durham achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.2. 50% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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