UTC South Durham Catchment Area
UTC South Durham is a university technical college secondary school in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham , serving pupils aged 14–19, with 450 pupils, and a capacity of 600 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
14–19
Age range
450
Pupils
600
Capacity
75%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
UTC South Durham Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at UTC South Durham are allocated by County Durham 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 County Durham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find County Durham catchment area documents →UTC South Durham — School Information
- Full address
- Long Tens Way, Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6AP
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- University technical college
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 14–19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 32.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 142894
Other Secondary Schools in Newton Aycliffe
If UTC South Durham is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Newton Aycliffe are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — UTC South Durham
Is UTC South Durham oversubscribed? ▾
UTC South Durham has a capacity of 600 places and currently has 450 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with County Durham.
What is the admissions policy for UTC South Durham? ▾
Admission to UTC South Durham is managed by County Durham. 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 UTC South Durham cover? ▾
UTC South Durham is a secondary school in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, 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 UTC South Durham? ▾
UTC South Durham was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.