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University Technical College Norfolk Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

University Technical College Norfolk is an university technical college secondary school in Norwich, Norfolk , serving pupils aged 14-19, with 421 pupils, and a capacity of 600 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

14-19

Age range

421

Pupils

600

Capacity

70%

Fill rate

University Technical College Norfolk Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for University Technical College Norfolk?

The catchment area for University Technical College Norfolk is the geographic zone Norfolk 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. Norfolk 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 University Technical College Norfolk are allocated by Norfolk 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 Norfolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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University Technical College Norfolk: 600 places, 70% filled: places available

University Technical College Norfolk has a published admission number of 600 places. 421 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 70%. At 70% 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. 21.2% of pupils at University Technical College Norfolk are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Norfolk.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Norfolk 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 Norfolk school admissions →

University Technical College Norfolk: School Information

Full address
Old Hall Road, Norwich, NR4 6FF
Local authority
Norfolk
School type
University technical college
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
14-19 years
Free school meals
21.2% of pupils
DfE URN
141086

Other Secondary Schools in Norwich

If University Technical College Norfolk is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Norwich are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to University Technical College Norfolk 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: University Technical College Norfolk

What is the catchment area for University Technical College Norfolk?

The catchment area for University Technical College Norfolk is the geographic zone Norfolk 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. Norfolk publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is University Technical College Norfolk oversubscribed?

University Technical College Norfolk has a capacity of 600 places and currently has 421 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Norfolk.

What is the admissions policy for University Technical College Norfolk?

Admission to University Technical College Norfolk is managed by Norfolk. 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 University Technical College Norfolk cover?

University Technical College Norfolk is a secondary school in Norwich, Norfolk, serving pupils aged 14-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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