Is University Technical College Norfolk a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 14 January 2025 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Good. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 16th of 53 secondary schools in Norfolk. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are University Technical College Norfolk's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at University Technical College Norfolk averaged an Attainment 8 score of 50.4 (England: 46.2). 58.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at University Technical College Norfolk?

Applications for Year 7 places at University Technical College Norfolk starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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University Technical College Norfolk

Old Hall Road, Norwich, NR4 6FF

Local ranking16th of 53 secondary schools in Norfolk

Ofsted: StrongUpdated

Secondary

Phase

600

Capacity

14-19

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 14 January 2025. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 14 January 2025 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Good
Leadership & management: Good
Sixth form provision: Outstanding

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 50.4 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 58.6% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 78.2% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 133

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 91.0%
Continued in education: 80.0%
Apprenticeships: 7.0%
Employment: 4.0%
Not sustained: 6.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 90.0%
Higher education: 20.0%
Apprenticeships: 26.0%
Employment: 43.0%
Not sustained: 10.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

C-

Avg A-Level Grade

26.9

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

29.6

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 12.5% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 37.6
16-18 Cohort: 166

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 421
Boys: 343 (76%)
Girls: 108 (24%)
Capacity: 600 (75% full)
SEND: 26.6%
FSM Eligible: 22.3%
EAL: 7.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.9%
SEN Support: 24.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 13.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 31.0
Budget per Pupil: £10,950/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 6.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 20.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: University technical college
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 84.5%
White Other: 7.5%
Mixed Other: 2.4%
Black African: 1.7%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.5%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.0%
Other: 1.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.5%

84.5%

White British

7.5%

White Other

2.4%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01603580280

office@utcncst.org

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Old Hall Road

Norwich, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 141086
UKPRN: 10047244
Establishment No.: 4014
Trust: COMMUNITY SCHOOLS TRUST

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