Is North East Futures UTC a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 7 May 2025 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Good. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 13th of 17 secondary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are North East Futures UTC's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at North East Futures UTC averaged an Attainment 8 score of 29.8 (England: 46.2). 22.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at North East Futures UTC?

Applications for Year 7 places at North East Futures UTC 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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North East Futures UTC

Stephenson Square, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 3AS

Local ranking13th of 17 secondary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

600

Capacity

14-19

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 7 May 2025. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 7 May 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: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership & management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 29.8 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 22.1% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 39.4% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 104

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 79.0%
Continued in education: 75.0%
Apprenticeships: 0.0%
Employment: 4.0%
Not sustained: 16.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 77.0%
Higher education: 46.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 15.0%
Not sustained: 18.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

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

C+

Avg A-Level Grade

32.9

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

33.9

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 16.7% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 27.8
16-18 Cohort: 75

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 305
Boys: 155 (49%)
Girls: 159 (51%)
Capacity: 600 (52% full)
SEND: 3.3%
FSM Eligible: 54.3%
EAL: 22.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.3%
SEN Support: 2.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 19.8
Budget per Pupil: £9,075/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

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

Overall Absence Rate: 15.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 46.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: University technical college
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 68.0%
Other: 6.6%
White Other: 5.0%
Black African: 5.0%
Asian Other: 4.0%
Asian Pakistani: 3.0%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.3%
Mixed Other: 1.6%

68.0%

White British

6.6%

Other

5.0%

White Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01919179888

info@nef.tynecoast.academy

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Stephenson Square

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East

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Administrative

URN: 145900
UKPRN: 10068133
Establishment No.: 4006
Trust: TYNE COAST ACADEMY TRUST

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