University Technical College Norfolk
Norwich, NR4 6FF · Norfolk · secondary school
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9th of 53 secondary schools in Norfolk we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.8/10 against 871 of them, against 6.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 58.6 · 80 | 46% | 3.67 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.04 · 47 | 38% | 1.82 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.4 · 71 | 15% | 1.10 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
University Technical College Norfolk overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.4% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.04 in 2023/24, meaning pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs including Einstein lecture, Chemistry of colour, Crochet, and Fusion 360 - design. There are also sports fixtures and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 451 pupils against a stated capacity of 600. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who fall behind in Progress 8? What specific support is available for students interested in the Fusion 360 design club? How does the after-school club operate for those needing wraparound care?
What Ofsted said about University Technical College Norfolk
Overview
University Technical College Norfolk prepares pupils exceptionally well for employment in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, with an "ambitious curriculum" that is "usually well taught." The school fosters "exceptional" behaviour and attitudes, where pupils are "highly self-motivated" and lessons are described as a "haven of calm."
Strengths
- Pupils participate in an "extensive range of encounters with employers," including work experience and the Year 12 ‘Find Your Futures’ programme.
- Teachers use "highly consistent approaches" and systematically check learning to ensure pupils grasp knowledge securely.
- The sixth-form provision is "exceptional," offering high-quality work placements and leading to strong outcomes in technical qualifications.
- Staff identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities "very effectively," providing highly effective support for reading and curriculum access.
- Staff feel "very well supported" with well-being and workload, contributing to low staff turnover.
Areas to improve
- The school should review its curriculum offer to ensure "provision in all areas of the curriculum is consistently effective," as some subjects lack the necessary breadth and depth.
- The school should work with pupils to develop its extra-curricular offer, providing a "wider range of clubs" to broaden interests outside STEM.
- The school should increase the range of student leadership opportunities, as pupils currently feel these are limited.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 47.1 |
| 2024/25 | 49.8 |
| 2025/26 | 50.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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