GCSE 2025/26
#3,179 of 3,312
Worse than 95% of schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
A-level 2024/25
#1,538 of 2,536
Worse than 60% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 5 Mar 2024
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 142894.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 33.4, worse than England, worse than County Durham | 44.9 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 39.6%, worse than England, worse than County Durham | 62.5% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 17.5%, worse than England, worse than County Durham | 43% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 1.3%, worse than England, worse than County Durham | 11.7% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 33.1%, worse than England, worse than County Durham | 58.5% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 154 | - | - |
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 | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 31.91, worse than England, worse than County Durham | 35.7 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 31, worse than England, worse than County Durham | 36.97 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | C | - | - |
| AAB or better | 0%, worse than England, worse than County Durham | 19.4% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | 0.49, better than England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Well above average, better than England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 81 | - | - |
| 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 | 421 |
| Girls | 86 |
| Boys | 335 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 31.6% |
| First language not English | 3.6% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 600 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 29.8% |
| Sixth form places2024/25 | 300 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 80 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 9 |
| Average class size | 18.2 |
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 | 16.1 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 12.2 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 26.2 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 4.4 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 13.8 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 27.8 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 25.8 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 1 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 1 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 8.6%, worse than England, similar to County Durham | 8.2% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 29.5%, worse than England, worse than County Durham | 23.1% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 1.3%, better than England, better than County Durham | 3.6% | 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 | 6.4% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 4.7% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0% |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 |
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. | 91.7% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 78.5% |
| School sixth form | 48.8% |
| Further education | 24.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.3% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 5.8% |
| Employment | 5% |
| Sixth form college | 4.1% |
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. | 83.8% |
| Employment | 26.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 25% |
| Higher education | 22.1% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 14.7% |
| Further education | 4.4% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
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| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Aycliffe Village Primary and Nursery School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Apr 2019. | |
| 1.5 mi | Primary | Sugar Hill Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2025. | |
| 1.7 mi | Primary | Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Oct 2022. | |
| 1.7 mi | Primary | Heighington Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Dec 2019. | |
| 1.8 mi | Primary | Woodham Burn Community Primary School and Nursery | Academy converter | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Dec 2021. | |
| 1.8 mi | Primary | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Sept 2022. |
UTC South Durham is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 5 Mar 2024.
UTC South Durham ranks 3,179 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (worse than 95% of schools) and 1,538 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (worse than 60% of schools).
In 2025/26, 17.5% of pupils at UTC South Durham got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 33.4 (England 46.2).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at UTC South Durham was C+, and 0% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
UTC South Durham has 421 pupils aged 14 to 19.
UTC South Durham had 600 school places in 2024/25.
Yes, UTC South Durham has a sixth form with 300 places in 2024/25.
At UTC South Durham, the average class had 18.2 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 16.1 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at UTC South Durham missed 8.6% of sessions (England 8%), and 29.5% 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.