UTC South Durham
University technical collegeSecondaryAges 14–19MixedSixth form
Long Tens Way, Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6AP
Principal · Mr Tom Dower
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Key facts
Pupils421Capacity 600
OfstedGoodInspected 5 March 2024
TrustThe Durham Utc Limited
Free school meals36.5%
Ofsted
Good
Graded inspection on 5 March 2024.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Sixth formGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 10 applications close 31 October 2026
For September 2027. Apply through County Durham council, not the school. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
How to apply in County DurhamNearby schools for the same ages
- Greenfield Academy1.9 mi
- Woodham Academy2.2 mi
- Longfield Academy3.4 mi
- Rise Carr College3.8 mi
- Wyvern Academy4.1 mi