Secondary · University technical college · Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 3AS
GCSE 2025/26
#3,268 of 3,312
Worse than 98% of schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
A-level 2024/25
#1,394 of 2,536
Similar to most schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 7 May 2025
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 145900.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 29.8, worse than England | - | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 39.4%, worse than England | - | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 22.1%, worse than England | - | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 5.8%, worse than England | - | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 24%, worse than England | - | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 104 | - | - |
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 | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 32.9, worse than England | - | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 33.89, similar to England | - | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or better | 16.7%, similar to England | - | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | -0.03, similar to England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Average, similar to England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 35 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | Merit+ | - | - |
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 | 314 |
| Girls | 159 |
| Boys | 155 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 45.2% |
| First language not English | 21.7% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 600 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 47.7% |
| Sixth form places2024/25 | 300 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 5 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 10 |
| Average class size | 19.9 |
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 | 17.1 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 13.1 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 18.35 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 2 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 10.14 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 19.8 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 18.3 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 0 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 1.5 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 16%, worse than England | - | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 44.8%, worse than England | - | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 9.9%, worse than England | - | 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 | 55.1% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 16.4% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0.3% |
| Permanent exclusions | 1 |
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. | 86.4% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 81.4% |
| School sixth form | 45.7% |
| Further education | 35.7% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% |
| Employment | 2.1% |
| Sixth form college | 0% |
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. | 83.3% |
| Higher education | 36.7% |
| Employment | 20% |
| Apprenticeship | 13.3% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 13.3% |
| Further education | 0% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Mar 2020. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | St Paul's CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Jun 2025. | |
| 0.8 mi | Not applicable | Gateshead Jewish Nursery School | Other independent school | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Sept 2025. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Christ Church CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 10 Feb 2026. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Sept 2013. | |
| 0.8 mi | Nursery | Ashfield Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jun 2024. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Hawthorn Primary School | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Feb 2019. | |
| 0.9 mi | Not applicable | Keser Girls School | Other independent school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 May 2025. | |
| 0.9 mi | Not applicable | The Gateshead Cheder Primary School | Other independent school | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Nov 2024. | |
| 0.9 mi | Not applicable | Gateshead Jewish Boarding School | Other independent school | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Sept 2025. |
North East Futures UTC is rated Good, last inspected on 7 May 2025. Recent Ofsted inspections have no single overall grade, so Area360 summarises the inspection grades.
North East Futures UTC ranks 3,268 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (worse than 98% of schools) and 1,394 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (similar to most schools).
In 2025/26, 22.1% of pupils at North East Futures UTC got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 29.8 (England 46.2).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at North East Futures UTC was C+, and 16.7% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
North East Futures UTC has 314 pupils aged 14 to 19.
North East Futures UTC had 600 school places in 2024/25.
Yes, North East Futures UTC has a sixth form with 300 places in 2024/25.
At North East Futures UTC, the average class had 19.9 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 17.1 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at North East Futures UTC missed 16% of sessions (England 8%), and 44.8% 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.