Secondary · University technical college · Norwich, NR4 6FF
GCSE 2025/26
#933 of 3,312
Better than 71% of schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
A-level 2024/25
#2,153 of 2,536
Worse than 84% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 Jan 2025
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 141086.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 50.4, better than England, better than Norfolk | 44.5 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 78.2%, better than England, better than Norfolk | 63.4% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 58.6%, better than England, better than Norfolk | 43% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 12.8%, similar to England, better than Norfolk | 10% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 74.4%, better than England, better than Norfolk | 58% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 133 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 26.9, worse than England, worse than Norfolk | 33.65 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 29.58, worse than England, worse than Norfolk | 34.32 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | C | - | - |
| AAB or better | 12.5%, worse than England, similar to Norfolk | 14.8% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | 0.07, similar to England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Average, similar to England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 96 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | Dist+ | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 451 |
| Girls | 108 |
| Boys | 343 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 24.2% |
| First language not English | 8.6% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 643 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 29.9% |
| Sixth form places2024/25 | 300 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 102 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 10 |
| Average class size | 19.6 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 14.5 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 10.3 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 31 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 6.1 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 22.51 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 31 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 26.4 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 1 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 3.6 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Norfolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 5.2%, better than England, better than Norfolk | 8.7% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 13.5%, better than England, better than Norfolk | 22.6% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 1.3%, better than England, better than Norfolk | 4.4% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 22.1% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 9% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 1.2% |
| Permanent exclusions | 5 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 94.9% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 82.1% |
| School sixth form | 44.2% |
| Further education | 34.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 10.3% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 3.8% |
| Sixth form college | 3.2% |
| Employment | 2.6% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 88.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 33.8% |
| Employment | 33.8% |
| Higher education | 14.7% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 10.3% |
| Further education | 5.9% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Tuckswood Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 19 Nov 2024. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Eaton Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Jan 2018. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Apr 2017. | |
| 1.0 mi | Secondary | City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 30 Jun 2026. | |
| 1.1 mi | Secondary | Hewett Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Oct 2023. | |
| 1.4 mi | Not applicable | Town Close Co-Educational Preparatory School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 1.4 mi | Not applicable | Norwich High School for Girls GDST | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 1.5 mi | Primary | Lakenham Primary School | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 May 2024. | |
| 1.5 mi | Not applicable | Norwich Steiner School | Other independent school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Nov 2023. | |
| 1.6 mi | Primary | Colman Infant School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 29 Apr 2025. |
University Technical College Norfolk is rated Good, last inspected on 14 Jan 2025. Recent Ofsted inspections have no single overall grade, so Area360 summarises the inspection grades.
University Technical College Norfolk ranks 933 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (better than 71% of schools) and 2,153 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (worse than 84% of schools).
In 2025/26, 58.6% of pupils at University Technical College Norfolk got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 50.4 (England 46.2).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at University Technical College Norfolk was C-, and 12.5% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
University Technical College Norfolk has 451 pupils aged 14 to 19.
University Technical College Norfolk had 643 school places in 2024/25.
Yes, University Technical College Norfolk has a sixth form with 300 places in 2024/25.
At University Technical College Norfolk, the average class had 19.6 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 14.5 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at University Technical College Norfolk missed 5.2% of sessions (England 8%), and 13.5% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.