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UTC South Durham

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UTC South Durham

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

University technical college
Pupils
450
Ages
14-19
FSM
32.7%
Attainment 8
39.1
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2024

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%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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%
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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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About UTC South Durham

UTC South Durham is a secondary school in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.1. The school has around 450 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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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

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 are UTC South Durham's latest exam results?
UTC South Durham: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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?
View UTC South Durham's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in County Durham.