North East Futures UTC

About North East Futures UTC

North East Futures UTC is a 14-19 University Technical College in central Newcastle specialising in Digital and Health Science careers. We offer GCSE, Technical and A Level qualifications along with our unique UTC Futures programme of employer engagement.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Dan Sydes

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 66 responses • 21.6% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

92.4% positive 7.6% negative

My child feels safe at this school

92.4% positive 7.6% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

83.3% positive 13.7% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

87.8% positive 10.6% negative

My child does well at this school

89.4% positive 9.2% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 66 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

17.9

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

35.0

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-1.34

Progress 8

Well below average

39.3%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

53.6%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

4.3% entered EBacc

3.6% achieved EBacc

140 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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James W

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"A game-changer for my child's future"

North East Futures UTC has been a game-changer for my child's future. The values of communication, professionalism, and resilience are woven into every aspect of the school, and the industry partnerships are fantastic. I couldn't recommend it more.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Emily S

Parent May 28, 2022

5.0

"Fantastic facilities and supportive staff"

North East Futures UTC has exceeded our expectations. The facilities are fantastic and the staff are really supportive. My child has grown in confidence and is thriving in the UTC Futures programme.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Helen T

Parent Feb 12, 2022

4.0

"Mixed experience, but some great highlights"

I have a mixed experience of North East Futures UTC. My child enjoyed the UTC Futures programme and the facilities are great, but sometimes felt that the curriculum was a bit disjointed. However, the staff are generally supportive and the school has a positive atmosphere.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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