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Vision and Values

Vision

Vision – to be the leading Digital and Health Science College where:

  • All students receive high quality education and support and a sector leading careers programme in partnership with local employers
  • All students develop work-ready skills whilst achieving a broad range of useful qualifications
  • All students move onto ambitious destinations, often in the Digital and Health Science sectors, supporting economic growth in the North East

Values

At the UTC, we believe in an education that prepares students for life and careers. We live and breathe our core values of Communication, Professionalism and Resilience every day. These values thread through all we do at the UTC and we know that by fostering these values our students can go on to achieve great things.

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What are UTCs?

A UTC (University Technical College) is a government-funded school in the UK usually for students aged 14-19 that focuses on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths) subjects, preparing students for careers, higher education, or apprenticeships by combining academic and technical learning with industry-standard equipment and employer partnerships. Click here to find out more.

Supported by:
100%Year 13 leavers progressed to Apprenticeships, Further Education or Training in 2025
76%of our Y13 leavers went to University in 2025
54%of UTC leavers chose STEM courses in 2024
27%of UTC leavers started an apprenticeship (6% nationally)
99%of our Y11 students achieved a positive destination in 2024
5%of UTC leavers pursued other forms of education (10% nationally)
54%of apprenticeships are Higher or Degree level. (20% nationally)

The mentoring session is by far the most intense and impactful hour I spend in every month. It could not be a more rewarding experience.

Mary Youngs Technology Consultant and NE Futures UTC Mentor