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University Technical College Norfolk
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: The overall progress that pupils make has improved. Pupils now make strong progress across a wide range of subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are friendly and welcoming. There have been significant improvements in pupils鈥� behaviour and attendance.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers use their strong subject knowledge to challenge pupils and provide additional support where necessary.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders are accurate in evaluating teaching and ensure staff receive effective training.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers have low expectations about the presentation of pupils鈥� work and do not always match learning activities to pupils' starting points.
Opportunities for Involvement: Many parents are supportive of the school and would recommend it.
Communication: Parents appreciate the school's communication about their child's progress and events.
Parent Satisfaction: A significant majority of parents are happy with the school鈥檚 environment and performance.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders effectively promote pupils' spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders and governors review the school鈥檚 strengths and areas for development accurately.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils say there is little bullying, and when it happens, it is dealt with quickly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure pupils are well looked after and kept safe.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils participate in a range of clubs and extra-curricular activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: The school offers enrichment opportunities and industry visits to support student balance.
Career Counselling Services: The careers education and guidance provided to pupils are of very high quality.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students are very positive about the curricular and extra-curricular opportunities available.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are well supported. They make strong progress due to effective use of additional funding.
Subjects Offered: UTCN offers a core curriculum including English language, English literature, and engineering.
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University Technical College Norfolk is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Norfolk, East of England.
It has 434 students from age 14-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 51% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The world is evolving quickly! But how well is your present institution preparing you for this brand-new world? Are you learning how to use cutting-edge equipment, programme robots, and solve problems? Or are you following a course of study that would make you well-prepared for the nineteenth century? Our course material is current. To ensure that our curriculum equips our students with the necessary skills for the future, we collaborate with universities and local and national employers. We must be doing something right because all of the students who have graduated from our programme have found work or attended college. We have a fantastic 10 m location with 1.3 m of specialised engineering and scientific equipment, which offers our students a variety of uncommon learning opportunities. We have the backing of numerous regional and national employers in addition to the University of East Anglia's sponsorship. These organisations support the delivery of the curriculum, provide work experience, offer first-rate careers advice and help our students develop the skills that employers actually want. We are a small school (now 340 kids), so you will receive individual attention rather than being viewed as a number. Our team of talented professors and other experts will learn what drives you and work with you to realise your potential and find your future. I would strongly encourage you to attend us at one of the open events if reading the above excites you. You might be closer to a brand-new and exciting future than you think.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| 51动漫 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 14-19 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.4 | 8.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 51% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.00 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 27.37% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 42.67% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 2% | 27.3% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% | 9.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 14.55% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.76 | 2.73 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 87.16% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 107 | 125 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 79.79% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 39.27% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 25.75% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 6.49% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.29% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.94% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 4.43% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.76 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 30.19% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 44.51% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 2% | 26.78% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.14% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% | 16.73% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.98 | 2.81 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 92.5% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 72 | 125 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 87.73% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 41.76% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 27.06% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 7.26% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.66% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.45% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.39% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% 9 | 28.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 5 | 44.56% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 25.91% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.71% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3 | 2.82 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 89.89% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 85 | 119 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 83.26% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 40.91% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 25.41% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 6.44% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.54% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.81% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.81% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.43 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% 7 | 23.92% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 37.69% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 4% | 21.14% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% 4 | 7.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% 4 | 11.92% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.64 | 2.42 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 80.34% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 80 | 124 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 71.85% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 34.3% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 25.57% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.09% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.79% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.85% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.66% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.46 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% | 24.7% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 38.88% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 18% | 20.87% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 10.74% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 11.91% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 80.8% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 130 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 57.66% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 37% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 25.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.68% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.39% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.34% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.39 | 30.69 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 30.35 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 11.98% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 70 | 219 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 21% | 48.88% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 30% | 7.48% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 34% | 28.96% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 9.84% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.81 | 35.18 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.44 | 33.15 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 15.89% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 73 | 301 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 49% | 53.36% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 14% | 5.92% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 24.16% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 11.48% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 14.36 10 | 29.87 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | E+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 15.93 9 | 28.38 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 12.57% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 86 | 250 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 27% | 47.48% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 26% | 7.48% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 29.16% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 11.16% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 24.97 9 | 29.14 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.89 4 | 29.4 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 11.99% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 17 | 42.84% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 20% | 6.72% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 28% | 26.28% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.84% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 15.54 | 23.91 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 20 | 24.77 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 8.85% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 51.77% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.45% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 26.91% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.23% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 25th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 24th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at University Technical College Norfolk
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
