Academic Qualifications and the UTC Futures programme
At the UTC, all students engage in a core curriculum that provides a strong academic foundation. This includes students achieving GCSE Mathematics, English Literature and Language, short course RE and Combined or Single Sciences.
UTC students can choose Digital or Health Science specialisms, earning qualifications in IT, Sport Science, Computing, or Psychology. They also select an additional GCSE subject from Geography, History, Business, or Art.
The curriculum includes weekly Project-Based Learning, applying knowledge to industry-led projects. This develops professional skills and leads to strong GCSE results, a unique CV, and career readiness. Projects cover diverse fields like cyber security, biotechnology, and personalized medicine. Students receive personalized careers advice from staff and industry partners through weekly Careers sessions.
Weekly Citizenship and Faiths and Cultures sessions include Sex and Relationship Education, and Health and Fitness sessions promote lifelong healthy habits.
Targeted support includes weekly after-school tutoring for core subjects and holiday masterclasses. The school offers diverse GCSEs, including home languages like Polish, Arabic, and Urdu, with specialist tutors providing personalized support to enrich educational experiences and CVs. Students also benefit from weekly Technical Learning sessions and after-school enrichment activities.
A unique weekly subject, Forensic Reading, develops critical thinking, subtext recognition, and understanding of language nuances through diverse texts.