Aylesbury UTC

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Aylesbury UTC
Aylesbury UTC Official Logo 2022.png
Address
Aylesbury UTC
Oxford Road

,
HP21 8PB

England
Coordinates 51°48′52″N0°49′21″W / 51.81435°N 0.82242°W / 51.81435; -0.82242
Information
Type University Technical College
Established2013
Department for Education URN 139434 Tables
Ofsted Reports
PrincipalJoe Dunckley
Age14to 19
Enrolment147
Website www.aylesburyutc.co.uk

Aylesbury UTC is a university technical college (UTC) which opened in September 2013 in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England. [1] In November 2021, the college joined a Multi-Academy Trust. In 2022, the school underwent a rebrand and name-change from Bucks UTC. The school offers courses in Digital and Health and Social Care, for 14–19 year olds.

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Location

Aylesbury UTC is located near the Aylesbury Train Station and the bus station and shopping center. It is based next to Aylesbury College and Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School, in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England.

History

Aylesbury UTC moved to the leadership of Merchant Taylors' Oxfordshire Academy Trust in November 2021. A new Principal, Nick Lamb, was also appointed that month. He replaced Sarah Valentine, who left the UTC in October 2021.

In 2022, the school changed its name from Bucks UTC to Aylesbury UTC as part of a rebrand. It also introduced a new specialism subject called Health and Social Care.

In 2023, Joe Dunckley was appointed as the school's fifth Principal since it opened in 2013.

The school stopped offering Building Studies courses in July 2024.

Sponsors and partners

Buckinghamshire New University is the university sponsor of the UTC. Cisco, Buckinghamshire NHS Trust and Amazon are some of the school's other partners. Local employers of Aylesbury UTC include Alcom IT, The Freemantle Trust, Chiltern Rangers and Cloudy IT.

Admissions

Aylesbury UTC had an initial intake of students aged 14 and 16 (academic years 10 and 12) in 2013, but has expanded to accommodate students aged 14 to 19.

Facilities

The building cost £10 million and has solar panels to provide sustainable energy to the facilities and local area. Digital facilities include an Apple Mac lab, creative media workstation suite, green screen and multiple IT suites. There is also a canteen on-site. The school has full disabled access and disabled toilets.

In 2023, Aylesbury UTC opened new facilities for its Health and Social Care specialism. This includes a mock triage, two classrooms, demo home and kitchen areas, and wards.

The school received £120,000 through T-Level Digital specialist equipment allocation [2] funding in 2024.

Curriculum

Aylesbury UTC teaches Digital and Health & Social Care. Pupils aged 14 to 19 follow a programme of study dedicated to one of the specialisms. These programmes include a compulsory core of English, Maths and Science GCSEs. Sixth form students have the option to study T-Level courses and industry certifications. The UTC supports apprenticeships and work experience in conjunction with local partners. [3]

In September 2022, the school introduced its Health & Social Care specialism subject.

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References

  1. "Aylesbury UTC official website". 24 July 2022.
  2. "Specialist equipment allocation (SEA)". GOV.UK. 11 March 2024. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
  3. "Curriculum". Buckinghamshire UTC. Archived from the original on 28 November 2012. Retrieved 3 April 2013.