The Leigh UTC

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The Leigh UTC
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The Leigh UTC
Brunel Way

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DA1 5TF

Coordinates 51°27′36″N0°13′26″E / 51.4600°N 0.2240°E / 51.4600; 0.2240
Information
Type University technical college
Established2014
FounderSir Geoffrey Leigh
Department for Education URN 140987 Tables
Ofsted Reports
CEOSimon Beamish
PrincipalKevin Watson
GenderMixed
Age11to 19
Enrolment730
Capacity960
Website theleighutc.org.uk OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg

The Leigh UTC is a University Technical College (UTC) for the Dartford area of Kent, England, that opened in September 2014. The UTC specialises in Engineering and Computer Sciences.

Building work started in October 2013 at the Bridge development, where Joyce Green Hospital once stood. The main building opened to students in September 2014.

The Leigh UTC has a project-based approach to learning.

As with all UTCs, a number of businesses and organisations support the College. These include:

The Leigh UTC has opened a five-form entry Key Stage 3 feeder college, the Inspiration Academy, on the UTC site, in effect converting the education model into one of an 11–18 free school. [1]

The Leigh UTC is part of Leigh Academies Trust.

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References

  1. Hunter, Chris. "Future inspiration for new academy". Kent Online. Retrieved 30 October 2019.