North East Futures UTC
URN: 145900 • Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 3AS
Overview
- Name
- North East Futures UTC
- URN
- 145900
- Type
- University technical college
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Trust
- TYNE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 43.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Daniel Sydes-Danvers (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01919179888
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Stephenson Square, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 3AS
Summary
North East Futures UTC is a mixed University Technical College located in central Newcastle upon Tyne, catering to students aged 14-19. With a current enrolment of 305 pupils and a capacity of 600, the college focuses on Digital and Health Science careers, providing a curriculum that includes GCSEs, Technical qualifications, and A Levels. The college is committed to fostering work-ready skills through its unique UTC Futures programme, which emphasizes employer engagement and real-world experience.
The college's vision is to deliver high-quality education and support, ensuring that all students are equipped with the necessary skills and qualifications to progress to ambitious destinations, including apprenticeships and further education. In 2025, 100% of Year 13 leavers successfully transitioned to apprenticeships, further education, or training, with 76% continuing to university.
North East Futures UTC values communication, professionalism, and resilience, aiming to prepare students not just academically but also for life beyond school. The college collaborates with various local employers and institutions, enhancing the educational experience and supporting economic growth in the North East.
The college's vision is to deliver high-quality education and support, ensuring that all students are equipped with the necessary skills and qualifications to progress to ambitious destinations, including apprenticeships and further education. In 2025, 100% of Year 13 leavers successfully transitioned to apprenticeships, further education, or training, with 76% continuing to university.
North East Futures UTC values communication, professionalism, and resilience, aiming to prepare students not just academically but also for life beyond school. The college collaborates with various local employers and institutions, enhancing the educational experience and supporting economic growth in the North East.
Useful links
- Dynamo (other)
- Iksuda Therapeutics (other)
- Accenture (other)
- Academic Health Science Network (other)
- Fujitsu (other)
- Apply Now (other)
- NHS (other)
- Sage (other)
- University of Sunderland (other)
- Ubisoft (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Discovery School (46.7)
- Walbottle Campus (39.2)
Key details
- LA
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Age range
- 14 - 19
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- TYNE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 600
- Pupils
- 305
- Boys
- 168
- Girls
- 137
- FSM %
- 50.90
- Open date
- 2018-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 305 | 168 | 137 | 600 | 50.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 340 | 198 | 142 | 600 | 44.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 206 | 109 | 97 | 600 | 36.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 206 | 109 | 97 | 600 | 36.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 197 | 105 | 92 | 600 | 32.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 225 | 129 | 96 | 600 | 26.80 |
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