University Technical College Norfolk

A good university technical college school in Norfolk. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for University Technical College Norfolk.

Norwich, NR46FF Ofsted: Good Age 14-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

37

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
53.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.04
English & Maths grade 4+ %
62.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 75.0%
Continue in education or training
14.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 22.0%
Sustained employment
64.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 32.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
14 May 2019
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Old Hall Road
Norwich, NR46FF
Phone
1603580280
Website
utcn.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141086
Type
University technical college
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Old Hall Road, Norwich, NR4 6FF
Website
http://utcn.org.uk/
Age range
14-19
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
600 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
434
Free School Meals
22.3% (97 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
22.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
32.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
29.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
9.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
22%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
69 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
29.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
75.0 (+23.0 vs average)
Attainment 8:
47.1 (+7.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
36 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
72
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
434 pupils
14-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(9 students)
Engineering Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(14 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(17 students)

Strong performance in 3 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Excellence Professionalism Respect Care

Head Teacher's Message

UTCN offers STEM-focused education with strong industry partnerships, real-world projects, outstanding facilities, and a clear focus on helping students progress to top universities, apprenticeships, or skilled technical careers. The Headteacher invites visits to open events and school tours to explore UTCN’s unique environment.

Facilities

£10 million purpose-built site £1.3 million of specialist engineering and scientific equipment Advanced Specialist Workshops Next-Generation Science Labs (updated Summer 2023) Digital Innovation Hubs Six dedicated computer suites Interactive whiteboards in every classroom

Curriculum Highlights

GCSEs in core subjects like English, Maths, and Science plus specialist subjects in Engineering A-Levels and T-Levels offered in Sixth Form Find Your Future (FYF) programme with industry projects and mentoring Curriculum designed in partnership with employers and the University of East Anglia State-of-the-art facilities including engineering and science labs, computing suites, and collaborative learning spaces Real-world, industry-connected learning from Year 10 onwards

Admissions Criteria

UTCN is non-selective. For Year 12 admissions, CAT4 testing is used to ensure UTCN admits students from the full spectrum of ability. Oversubscription criteria include: First priority to candidates who meet entry requirements and are looked after or previously looked after; Second priority to UTCN students who meet entry requirements; Third priority based on examination results (ranked by eight best grades, including English and Maths); Fourth priority to higher attainment in Maths and Engineering. If places remain, they are allocated based on other criteria (e.g., siblings outside catchment) with random allocation within bands.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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