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North East Futures UTC
Stephenson Square, Stephenson Quarter, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 3AS, Newcastle upon Tyne
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
25.9 / 100
Bottom 26%
Better than 26% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
305
Capacity
600
Ages
14–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
51%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid parent satisfaction, with 88% of parents recommending it. While GCSE Attainment 8 scores are above the national average, the percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths is just 54%, indicating room for improvement. Additionally, 67% of students progress to university, with 15% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a commitment to higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 7 May 2025Quality 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. | 35.4 | Bottom 7% 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%. | 54% | Bottom 22% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 24% 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%. | 3% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 3% | Bottom 5% 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%. | 67% | Above 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%. | 15% | Average |
Based on 27 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (66 responses)
★★★★★3.8
My child feels safe
92%
My child is happy
92%
My child makes good progress
89%
I'd recommend this school
88%
School has high expectations
88%
Good range of subjects
85%
Behaviour is good
83%
Progress is communicated
82%
School supports development
80%
Good range of extra-curricular
76%
School keeps me informed
70%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British67.5%
Other6.6%
White Other4.9%
Black African4.9%
Asian Other3.9%
Asian Pakistani3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Mixed Other1.6%
Asian Indian1.6%
Black Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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54.96655, -1.61606 · NE1 3AS
School details
Local authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
RegionNorth East
URN145900
School typeUniversity technical college
Websitewww.nef.tynecoast.academy
Frequently asked questions
What is North East Futures UTC rated by Ofsted?
North East Futures UTC was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 May 2025.
Is North East Futures UTC a good school?
North East Futures UTC scores 25.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 26% 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 North East Futures UTC?
Based on 66 Ofsted Parent View responses, North East Futures UTC receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at North East Futures UTC in GCSEs?
North East Futures UTC achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.4. 54% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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