UTC South Durham
URN: 142894 • Newton Aycliffe DL5 6AP
Overview
- Name
- UTC South Durham
- URN
- 142894
- Type
- University technical college
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE DURHAM UTC LIMITED
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tom Dower (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01325430250
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Long Tens Way, Newton Aycliffe DL5 6AP
Summary
UTC South Durham is a mixed secondary school located in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, with a current enrolment of 450 students and a capacity of 600. Established in 2016, the school focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) education, providing a curriculum designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world applications. The school has consistently received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted, highlighting its professional atmosphere and effective teaching practices.
As a University Technical College (UTC), UTC South Durham collaborates with Sunderland University and industry partners like Hitachi and Gestamp to enhance students' learning experiences. The curriculum is tailored to prepare students for careers in STEM fields, with strong emphasis on practical skills and industry engagement. The school boasts state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to ensuring that students are career-ready upon graduation.
The UTC has developed a positive reputation in the community, becoming the school of choice for many families in the region. With a focus on individual student support and a commitment to fostering ambition, UTC South Durham aims to equip students with the skills and confidence needed for future success.
As a University Technical College (UTC), UTC South Durham collaborates with Sunderland University and industry partners like Hitachi and Gestamp to enhance students' learning experiences. The curriculum is tailored to prepare students for careers in STEM fields, with strong emphasis on practical skills and industry engagement. The school boasts state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to ensuring that students are career-ready upon graduation.
The UTC has developed a positive reputation in the community, becoming the school of choice for many families in the region. With a focus on individual student support and a commitment to fostering ambition, UTC South Durham aims to equip students with the skills and confidence needed for future success.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- GCSE students take part in Durham University’s Celebrate Science Festival Four of our GCSE students represented us at Durham University's annual science event. (sen)
- Download Year 10 Prospectus (download)
- Download Sixth Form Prospectus (download)
- Curriculum home (other)
- Year 10 (other)
- UTC South Durham rated ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted Inspectors stated the UTC to have a ‘professional and productive atmosphere’ where students and staff interact on ‘first name terms’. (other)
- Policies and Statutory Information (other)
- Terms and conditions (other)
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Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 14 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE DURHAM UTC LIMITED
- Capacity
- 600
- Pupils
- 450
- Boys
- 353
- Girls
- 97
- FSM %
- 32.70
- Open date
- 2016-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- County Durham
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 450 | 353 | 97 | 600 | 32.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 419 | 336 | 83 | 600 | 27.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 408 | 333 | 75 | 600 | 26.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 408 | 333 | 75 | 600 | 26.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 367 | 305 | 62 | 600 | 31.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 314 | 254 | 60 | 600 | 18.40 |
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