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University technical college · Newcastle Upon Tyne · NE1 3AS

Ages 14–19 · 314 pupils · Newcastle upon Tyne

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Ofsted

Not judged

Attainment 8

35.0

Overall absence

13.3%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2025-05-07

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-1.34
−20+2
Attainment 835.0
English & maths grade 5+39%
English & maths grade 4+54%
EBacc entry4%

EBacc APS: 3.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence13.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)38.8%
Unauthorised7.3%
Authorised absence
6.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
9.1%
Enrolments in measure
286

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill52%

314 pupils · 600 places

Pupils on roll
314
Boys / girls
155 / 159
School capacity
600
Capacity fill
314 / 600 (52%)
Free school meals
50%
FSM pupils
103
Gender
Mixed
School type
University technical college

Age range

Ages 14–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: TYNE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
TYNE COAST ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Tyne Coast Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mr Daniel Sydes-Danvers

Location

Address
Stephenson Square, Stephenson Quarter
Postcode
NE1 3AS
Town
Newcastle Upon Tyne
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
District
Newcastle upon Tyne
Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed university technical college (secondary), Ages 14–19, in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, 314 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form. Free school meals: 50%.

Open schools in Newcastle Upon Tyne
155
Secondary schools in Newcastle Upon Tyne
16
Academies among open schools in Newcastle Upon Tyne
48% (74)
Open schools in NE1
3
Secondary in NE1
1
Open schools in Newcastle upon Tyne LA
112
Secondary in Newcastle upon Tyne LA
12

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Newcastle Upon TyneNear NE1

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    Ofsted: Expected standard

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    Ages 11–18

    • Att837.6
    • P8-0.8
    • EM5+27%
    • Absence14.9%

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  • Sacred Heart Catholic High School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

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    Ages 11–18

    • Att856.9
    • P80.5
    • EM5+60%
    • Absence8.3%

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  • Jesmond Park Academy

    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 11–18

    • Att850.6
    • P80.3
    • EM5+52%
    • Absence8.4%

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  • St Cuthbert's High School

    Ofsted: Good

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    • Att846.9
    • P80.0
    • EM5+38%
    • Absence8.4%

    2.5 miles away

  • XP Gateshead

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    • Absence7.0%
    • FSM35.1%
    • Demand2.83

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  • Grace College

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy converter · Secondary

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    Ages 11–18

    • Att835.4
    • P8-1.1
    • EM5+32%
    • Absence17.4%

    2.6 miles away

  • Benfield School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE6 4NU · Newcastle upon Tyne

    Ages 11–16

    • Att832.7
    • P8-1.1
    • EM5+26%
    • Absence14.1%

    2.8 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Daniel Sydes-Danvers
Telephone
01919179888
Website
www.nef.tynecoast.academy

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