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North East Futures UTC

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3ASSecondaryAges 14–19MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
May 2025
Progress 8
-1.34
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#3,088
of 3,141 nationally

About North East Futures UTC

North East Futures UTC is a 14-19 state secondary in Newcastle upon Tyne, and its Progress 8 score of -1.34 places it 10th out of 11 schools of its type in the local authority, putting it in the bottom half of the LA's 19 secondary schools. The top-performing peers in the area are Gosforth Junior High Academy, St Mary's Catholic School, and Sacred Heart Catholic High School, the nearest Outstanding-rated school at 3.2 km away. The school operates under headteacher Daniel Sydes-Danvers and is currently rated Good by Ofsted following its May 2025 inspection, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in February 2023. With 305 pupils against a capacity of 600, it is undersubscribed, and over half of its students (50.9%) are eligible for free school meals, reflecting a high level of disadvantage. The school has an official sixth form and a mixed gender intake, with no religious character.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range14 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressStephenson Square, Stephenson Quarter, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3AS
HeadteacherDaniel Sydes-Danvers
Local AuthorityNewcastle upon Tyne
Number of Pupils305
Free School Meals (FSM)50.9%
School Capacity305 / 600 (51% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 May 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 19 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Dining HallMusic RoomsICT SuiteLibraryPlaying FieldsTennis CourtsArt StudiosSwimming PoolSports HallScience LabsChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

Martial ArtsTennisSwimmingBasketballCricketGymnasticsHockey

Clubs & Activities

OrchestraChoirBook ClubEco ClubNewspaperDebateDuke of EdinburghModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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North East Futures UTC has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.