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Key Dates & Deadlines

Sep 15, 2025

Admissions open via Applicaa

Oct 9, 2025

Sixth Form Open Event

Dec 11, 2025

First Round of Offers Sent Out by Email

Dec 25, 2025

First Round of Application Cycle closes. Further applications will be placed on a waiting list.

Aug 20, 2026

GCSE Results Day and UTCN Sixth Form Enrolment Day

Aug 21, 2026

UTCN Sixth Form Enrolment (Additional Session)


Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Autumn

2 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 3 - Oct 24

Half Term 2

Nov 3 - Dec 19

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 6 - Feb 13

Half Term 2

Feb 23 - Mar 27

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 14 - May 22

Half Term 2

Jun 1 - Jul 17

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas Holiday

Dec 22 - Jan 5

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Easter Holiday

Mar 30 - Apr 13

Summer Half Term

May 25 - May 29

About School

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityNorfolk
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed

FAQs

What time will the school open and close?

The school is open to students to work from 0800 to 1700, with a 1630 close on Fridays.

My child will struggle to cope with an extended school day. What can I do?

The government mandated that all schools must run a 32.5 hour week from 2023. If you feel that your child is not coping, please talk to the pastoral team in the first instance, who will be able to offer support.

What is the dress code (KS5)/ uniform policy (KS4)?

https://utcn.org.uk/49/key-policies-and-information/category/29/uniform-behaviour-attendance-and-welfare

Is help with PPE costs available?

Please email accounts@utcncst.org for further information. If you are in sixth form you can also apply for a 16-19 bursary in certain cases

What is the behaviour policy?

https://utcn.org.uk/49/key-policies-and-information/category/29/behaviour-attendance-and-welfare

How will my child travel to school?

https://utcn.org.uk/34/travel

Is help with travel costs available?

Please email accounts@utcncst.org for further information. If you are in sixth form you can also apply for a 16-19 bursary in certain cases

Which laptop spec is required for sixth form engineering courses?

CPU: 3.3 GHz or higher RAM: 16GB or More OS: Windows 10 64bit Or Higher HDD: 240GB SSD drive or Better

Is my child expected to maintain an 100% attendance record on a full time timetable?

Yes

Is UTCN a mainstream school?

Yes