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We’re a Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) focused School and Sixth Form on Newton Aycliffe Business Park, County Durham. We are supported by industry partners to ensure students leave career and life ready. Students can either join us in Year 10 to explore STEM subjects at GCSE or enrol onto a bespoke STEM pathway in our Sixth Form.

Since opening in 2016 we’ve helped hundreds of young people progress onto successful STEM destinations and are consistently rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. Learn more about how we’re different in our Principal’s Welcome.

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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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