Open Free School Secondary Mixed

UTC South Durham

Long Tens Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6AP
Part of: THE DURHAM UTC LIMITED (Single-academy trust)
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UTC South Durham
Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6AP
450 Pupils
600 Capacity
14–19 Age Range
32.70% FSM %
353 Boys
97 Girls
About UTC South Durham

UTC South Durham is a mixed-gender Free Schools located in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 14–19 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 450 pupils on roll. School capacity: 600. Current headteacher: Tom Dower.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type University technical college
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority County Durham
Region North East
Administrative District County Durham
Parliamentary Constituency Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
Ward Aycliffe South
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE DURHAM UTC LIMITED
Opened 01-09-2016
UKPRN 10057025
URN 142894
Data Last Updated 28-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Tom Dower Accounting Officer 01/09/2015 — N/A
Mr David Land Chair of Trustees 26/09/2013 21/09/2029 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Vanessa Stobart Chief Financial Officer 05/07/2021 — N/A
Mr Nigel King Member 12/06/2023 — Foundation/sponsor members
Mr David Land Member 26/09/2013 — Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Jonathan Phillips Member 12/07/2024 — Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Milan Radosavljevic Member 07/06/2024 — Foundation/sponsor members
Ms Joanna Bailey Trustee 11/07/2025 10/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Gareth Bone Trustee 12/07/2024 11/07/2028 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Stephen Brain Trustee 04/10/2023 03/10/2027 Elected by school staff
Ms Jane Conroy Trustee 21/03/2022 20/03/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Tom Dower Trustee 01/09/2015 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Forest Park School
0.88 km • Newton Aycliffe
Other
Aycliffe Village Primary and Nursery School
1.11 km • Newton Aycliffe
Other
Sugar Hill Primary School
2.49 km • Newton Aycliffe
Other
Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School
2.67 km • Newton Aycliffe
Other
Heighington Church of England Primary School
2.75 km • Newton Aycliffe
Other
Woodham Burn Community Primary School and Nursery
2.82 km • Newton Aycliffe
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
UTC South Durham is a University technical college (group: Free Schools) in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham.
UTC South Durham has 450 pupils, with a capacity of 600.
UTC South Durham caters for pupils aged 14 to 19.
The admissions policy at UTC South Durham is: Non-selective.
The Principal at UTC South Durham is Mr Tom Dower.
UTC South Durham is at Long Tens Way, Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6AP, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at UTC South Durham: Has a sixth form.
UTC South Durham is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Tom Dower
Long Tens Way, Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6AP
01325430250
www.utcsouthdurham.org
Location
DL5 6AP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 142894
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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