Coordinates: 52°35′55″N 1°16′45″E / 52.5987°N 1.2793°E / 52.5987; 1.2793

University Technical College Norfolk

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University Technical College Norfolk
Address
Map
Old Hall Road

Norwich
,
Norfolk
,
NR4 6FF

England
Coordinates52°35′55″N 1°16′45″E / 52.5987°N 1.2793°E / 52.5987; 1.2793
Information
TypeUniversity technical college
Established1 September 2014 (2014-09-01)
Local authorityNorfolk
Department for Education URN141086 Tables
OfstedReports
Head teacherEmma Palik
GenderCoeducational
Age14 to 19
Enrolment266
Capacity600
Websitehttps://utcn.org.uk

University Technical College Norfolk is a University Technical College in Old Hall Road, Norwich,[1] with a focus on the engineering and health sectors.[2]

It is operated by multi-academy trust the Community Schools Trust.


Description

The University Technical College Norfolk is a 14-19 school, providing Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 education. Entry to the school is in year 10. Student take their GCSEs in year 11. The school operates a sixth form for year 12 and 13 students.

Whilst retaining a core curriculum in year 10 and 11, the school focuses on engineering and health sector. The school offers post 16 course such as A-level, T-Level.


Partners

University Technical College Norfolk has developed partnerships with a number of high profile employers including EDF Energy Aviva plc, Lotus Cars, Vattenfall, Warren Services, Royal Air Force.

Apprenticeships

The school has gained a reputation for helping students access high level apprenticeships. In 2022, 14 students turned down places at Russell Group Universities to take up apprenticeships at companies including Jaguar Land Rover and Rolls Royce GlaxoSmithKline

Ofsted

The school was rated GOOD in all categories following an Ofsted inspection in May 2019.

Key findings;

- Careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) provided to pupils is of a very high quality.


- Pupils are friendly and welcoming.


- The quality of teaching is typically good.


- The school’s curriculum is a key strength.


- high-quality teaching in all subjects.


- The students were responsive, well behaved and well protected.


[3]

Campus

University Technical College Norfolk is housed in the former Connaught factory.

References

  1. ^ Eastern Daily Press, http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/education/photo_gallery_norfolk_s_first_university_technical_college_utc_norfolk_opens_its_doors_1_3762595
  2. ^ UTC Norfolk - Our Vision and Mission, https://utcn.org.uk/our-vision-and-mission
  3. ^ "Ofted Report:UTC Norwich 2019". ofsted.gov.uk. Retrieved 11 July 2020.

External links

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