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UTC South Durham
UTC South Durham is a University Technical College located in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham. It opened in 2016 and caters for 14–19 year olds with an interest in science, technology, engineering, and maths. It is located on the Aycliffe Business Park site, in a purpose-built new building.
The UTC is sponsored by the University of Sunderland, Gestamp and Hitachi.
The school is located on the Aycliffe Business Park. It was designed by Ryder Architecture and built by contractor Willmott Dixon.
The building has a triple-height specialist engineering block housing specialist engineering equipment. Students have access to science labs, classrooms, computer suites, a gym, and a Sixth Form area as well as a café.
85% pupils are boys, and White British. There are a small number of pupils are from minority ethnic groups or speak English as an additional language. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for support through the pupil premium is above the national average. The proportion of pupils with special education needs (SEND) is well above the national average though the proportion of pupils who have an education, health and care plan is broadly average.
There is core curriculum of English, Maths, Science and Engineering. Other options include Business, Computer Science, Geography, Information Technology, and Product Design. The college covers the government required PHSRE; support is given in careers and interview techniques.
In year 10 and 11, students wear a business style uniform that is provided by Cre8tive Graphics. All students wear appropriate protective clothing in the engineering hall which is provided free of charge.
KS5
UTC South Durham
UTC South Durham is a University Technical College located in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham. It opened in 2016 and caters for 14–19 year olds with an interest in science, technology, engineering, and maths. It is located on the Aycliffe Business Park site, in a purpose-built new building.
The UTC is sponsored by the University of Sunderland, Gestamp and Hitachi.
The school is located on the Aycliffe Business Park. It was designed by Ryder Architecture and built by contractor Willmott Dixon.
The building has a triple-height specialist engineering block housing specialist engineering equipment. Students have access to science labs, classrooms, computer suites, a gym, and a Sixth Form area as well as a café.
85% pupils are boys, and White British. There are a small number of pupils are from minority ethnic groups or speak English as an additional language. The proportion of pupils known to be eligible for support through the pupil premium is above the national average. The proportion of pupils with special education needs (SEND) is well above the national average though the proportion of pupils who have an education, health and care plan is broadly average.
There is core curriculum of English, Maths, Science and Engineering. Other options include Business, Computer Science, Geography, Information Technology, and Product Design. The college covers the government required PHSRE; support is given in careers and interview techniques.
In year 10 and 11, students wear a business style uniform that is provided by Cre8tive Graphics. All students wear appropriate protective clothing in the engineering hall which is provided free of charge.
KS5