North East Futures UTC Catchment Area
North East Futures UTC is an university technical college secondary school in Newcastle Upon Tyne , serving pupils aged 14-19, with 305 pupils, and a capacity of 600 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
14-19
Age range
305
Pupils
600
Capacity
51%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
North East Futures UTC Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for North East Futures UTC?
The catchment area for North East Futures UTC is the geographic zone Newcastle upon Tyne uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Newcastle upon Tyne publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at North East Futures UTC are allocated by Newcastle upon Tyne using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Newcastle upon Tyne before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Newcastle upon Tyne catchment area documents →North East Futures UTC: 600 places, 51% filled: places available
North East Futures UTC has a published admission number of 600 places. 305 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 51%. At 51% full, the school currently has headroom below its 600 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 50.9% of pupils at North East Futures UTC are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Newcastle Upon Tyne.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Newcastle upon Tyne publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Newcastle upon Tyne school admissions →
North East Futures UTC: School Information
- Full address
- Stephenson Square, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 3AS
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- School type
- University technical college
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 14-19 years
- Free school meals
- 50.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 145900
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to North East Futures UTC by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: North East Futures UTC
What is the catchment area for North East Futures UTC? ▾
The catchment area for North East Futures UTC is the geographic zone Newcastle upon Tyne uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Newcastle upon Tyne publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is North East Futures UTC oversubscribed? ▾
North East Futures UTC has a capacity of 600 places and currently has 305 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Newcastle upon Tyne.
What is the admissions policy for North East Futures UTC? ▾
Admission to North East Futures UTC is managed by Newcastle upon Tyne. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does North East Futures UTC cover? ▾
North East Futures UTC is a secondary school in Newcastle Upon Tyne, serving pupils aged 14-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for North East Futures UTC? ▾
North East Futures UTC was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.