North East Futures UTC, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
North East Futures UTC creates a welcoming environment where pupils feel valued and understood. The school's partnerships with employers like the NHS and tech companies provide real-world experience that helps pupils explore different career paths with confidence. A strong focus on developing professional behaviours and leadership skills prepares pupils well for their futures.
Key Strengths
- Pupils feel valued and appreciated, with the school quickly getting to know them and understanding their needs
- High-quality careers support and employer partnerships (including NHS and major tech companies) give pupils real-world work experience
- Effective support for pupils with SEND, allowing them to access the ambitious curriculum well
- Strong sixth-form provision with leadership opportunities and mentoring roles that develop employability skills
- Rapid identification of pupils needing reading support, with book clubs and enrichment activities fostering a love of reading
Areas for Improvement
- In some lessons, pupils don't have enough time to practise and deepen their learning in new topics
- The purpose of some tasks isn't clear to pupils, so they struggle to use the right knowledge and skills
- Persistent absence remains high, particularly among disadvantaged pupils, affecting their achievement
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Games club, debating club, book club, academic mentoring, enrichment time activities
North East Futures UTC is a university technical college rated Good across all areas. The school has improved significantly from its previous 'Requires Improvement' rating, with pupils enjoying a calm learning environment and benefiting from strong careers support and employer partnerships.
At a Glance
50.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
66 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
19.0
Avg class size
11
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
52%
Available places
314 pupils
600 capacity
286 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Newcastle Upon Tyne
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Newcastle Upon Tyne
Admissions Demand - Newcastle upon Tyne
Places available
2,467
Applications
2,592
Got 1st preference
79.7%
Got preferred school
93.9%
Secondary admissions across Newcastle upon Tyne (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
15.55965%
Overall absence
46.3035%
Persistent absence
257
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
North East Futures UTC
Our Lady and St Anne's Catholic Primary School
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gateshead
Hawthorn Primary School
Keser Girls School
St Aidan's Church of England Primary School
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
Keser Torah Boys' School
Westgate Hill Primary Academy
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