The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.8
6.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
57%
15.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.07
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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 113 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 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
- 421
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 21.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Norfolk
- Trust
- COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mr Luke Moralee (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Old Hall Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 6FF
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is University Technical College Norfolk's Ofsted rating?
University Technical College Norfolk was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend University Technical College Norfolk?
University Technical College Norfolk currently has 421 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does University Technical College Norfolk take?
University Technical College Norfolk caters for pupils aged 14 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is University Technical College Norfolk?
University Technical College Norfolk is in Norwich, NR4 6FF, in the Norfolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does University Technical College Norfolk have a sixth form?
Yes, University Technical College Norfolk has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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