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UTC South Durham

Long Tens Way, Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6AP

University technical college · Ages 14–19 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Mar 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

39.1school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
39.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
8.8%
Basics 9-5
27.7%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

39.1

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2333.746.4
2023/2436.146.4
2024/2539.146.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-1.200.00
2023/24-0.990.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
2.87
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.91
A*-A Grades
17.4%
A*-B Grades
47.8%
AAB+ %
0.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 81 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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About UTC South Durham

UTC South Durham is a secondary school in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 75 responses), 92% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.1. The school has around 450 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Long Tens Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6AP | More schools in County Durham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for UTC South Durham, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2024 — Good
  2. Jan 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about UTC South Durham

What is UTC South Durham's Ofsted rating?
UTC South Durham received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What do parents say about UTC South Durham?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 75 responses): 92% of parents would recommend UTC South Durham.
What are UTC South Durham's latest exam results?
UTC South Durham: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.1. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is UTC South Durham located?
UTC South Durham is a secondary school in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham (DL5 6AP).
How many pupils attend UTC South Durham?
UTC South Durham has around 450 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare UTC South Durham with other schools?
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