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We’re a Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths focused School and Sixth Form on Newton Aycliffe Business Park, County Durham.

Since opening in 2016 we’ve been consistently rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. Learn more about studying with us in our Principal’s Welcome.

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News & Events

Our best Sixth Form results ever!

We're celebrating our best ever Sixth Form results with a 98% pass rate across all courses!

Business Awards Dinner 2024

Staff and industry partners celebrate Year 11 and Sixth Form leavers at our business awards dinner.

DeWalt Partner with UTC South Durham

We are delighted to announce a new partnership with DeWalt, a leading name in power tools, to enhance our Engineering Hall's capabilities.

UTC South Durham rated ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted

Inspectors stated the UTC to have a ‘professional and productive atmosphere’ where students and staff interact on ‘first name terms’.

Catherine (Deputy Principal) and alumni student Rylie help launch #TheBigAmbition in Parliament

Catherine and Rylie both contributed to the report to help shape the future of education in England

Industry Projects Finale

After 12 weeks of hard work, students from Year 10 and 12 presented their projects back to our industry partners

Students celebrate Science week by setting up a radio station

Sixth Form students were joined by Ian Neal for an ammeter radio masterclass

Chloe Simpson becomes a black belt in Taekwondo

Year 10 student Chloe Simpson becomes a black belt in Taekwondo

National Apprenticeship Week 2024

Former students visited UTC to speak with current students about their apprenticeship roles.

Labour Shadow Education Secretary Visits UTC

Catherine McKinnell MP, Labour Shadow Education Secretary, visited UTC on Friday 9th February to learn more about UTC.
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