The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 35.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
35.4
8.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
8.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
3%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.03
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
79%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
75%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
16%
Based on 85 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 29 days per year on average — over a month of school.
45% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
11% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- University technical college
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 14–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 305
- Capacity
- 51%
- FSM
- 50.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Trust
- TYNE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Daniel Sydes-Danvers
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Stephenson Square, Stephenson Quarter, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 3AS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNCG
16 plus · 705m away
Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 739m away
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 950m away
Gateshead Jewish Nursery School
Independent · 1.3km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
Primary · 1.3km away
Ashfield Nursery School
Nursery · 1.3km away
Hawthorn Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Keser Girls School
Independent · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is North East Futures UTC's Ofsted rating?
North East Futures UTC was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend North East Futures UTC?
North East Futures UTC currently has 305 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does North East Futures UTC take?
North East Futures UTC caters for pupils aged 14 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is North East Futures UTC?
North East Futures UTC is in Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 3AS, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does North East Futures UTC have a sixth form?
Yes, North East Futures UTC has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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