UTC@harbourside
URN: 141394 • Newhaven BN9 0DF
Overview
- Name
- UTC@harbourside
- URN
- 141394
- Type
- University technical college
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Special Measures
- Ranking score
- 37.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lisa Jepson (since 2025)
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Railway Approach, Newhaven BN9 0DF
Summary
UTC@harbourside is a mixed university technical college located in Newhaven, East Sussex, with a current enrolment of 65 students and a capacity of 600. The college focuses on providing a curriculum that integrates academic learning with practical skills, particularly in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This approach aims to prepare students for both higher education and careers in technical fields.
The college serves a diverse community, with a small percentage of students (6.30%) eligible for free school meals, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity. UTC@harbourside emphasizes collaboration with local businesses and universities to enhance the educational experience, offering students opportunities for real-world projects and industry exposure.
Support for students is a key aspect of the college's ethos, ensuring that each learner receives guidance tailored to their individual needs. This supportive environment fosters personal development alongside academic achievement, helping students to build confidence and skills essential for their future pathways. For more information, parents can visit the college's website at utc-harbourside.org.
The college serves a diverse community, with a small percentage of students (6.30%) eligible for free school meals, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity. UTC@harbourside emphasizes collaboration with local businesses and universities to enhance the educational experience, offering students opportunities for real-world projects and industry exposure.
Support for students is a key aspect of the college's ethos, ensuring that each learner receives guidance tailored to their individual needs. This supportive environment fosters personal development alongside academic achievement, helping students to build confidence and skills essential for their future pathways. For more information, parents can visit the college's website at utc-harbourside.org.
Useful links
Nearby alternatives
- Seahaven Academy (50.8)
- Tideway School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- East Sussex
- Age range
- 14 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 600
- Pupils
- 65
- Boys
- 57
- Girls
- 8
- FSM %
- 6.30
- Open date
- 2015-09-01
- Close date
- 2019-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-05-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 65 | 57 | 8 | 600 | 6.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 65 | 57 | 8 | 600 | 6.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 65 | 57 | 8 | 600 | 6.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 65 | 57 | 8 | 600 | 6.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 65 | 57 | 8 | 600 | 6.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 65 | 57 | 8 | 600 | 6.30 |
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