UTC South Durham
Details
| Age Range | 14-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, University technical college |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Address | Long Tens Way, DL5 6AP |
| URN | 142894 |
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School Census
| Total | 429 |
| Girls/Boys | 91/338 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 21.2%/78.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 92 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 22.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 05/03/2024 | Good |
| 09/01/2019 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 05/03/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 09/01/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 33.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 22% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 31% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.52 |
| Progress 8 | -1.2 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 35.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 20% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 39% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.71 |
| Progress 8 | -1.51 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 82% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 74% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 38% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 38% |
| no | 63% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 75% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 9% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 94% |
| no | 6% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |