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We offer students at KS3, GCSE and A-Level age a unique learning experience where applied learning is the focus, with a specialism in Engineering and the STEM subjects. A blend of workshop experiences, industry-led challenges and core academic learning with the aim of offering clear progression routes into employment, higher education or further learning in work.

🎉 Celebration time for Sarah’s Year 10 tutor group! 🎉They’ve just wrapped up their final mock of the year and what bette...
04/06/2026

🎉 Celebration time for Sarah’s Year 10 tutor group! 🎉

They’ve just wrapped up their final mock of the year and what better way to mark the moment than with some well‑earned doughnuts? 🍩😄

Huge congratulations to every student your hard work and positive attitude have really shone through. You’ve earned this treat! 💪⭐

Now it’s time to get ready for your Year 11 journey and those exams that will shape your future. 🚀📚

🔥 SCIENCE + FOOTBALL = WORLD CUP FEVER AT UTC PLYMOUTH! ⚽🧪Our Science Department is getting students World‑Cup‑ready wit...
04/06/2026

🔥 SCIENCE + FOOTBALL = WORLD CUP FEVER AT UTC PLYMOUTH! ⚽🧪

Our Science Department is getting students World‑Cup‑ready with a Sweepstake! Loads of students have already picked their teams and we’ll be tracking the competition to see who comes out on top 🏆🌍

But of course… we’ve linked it all back to the science of football 👀🔬
From the forces behind the perfect free kick, to the biology of elite athletes, to the sound waves roaring through the stadium, football is FULL of real‑world science!

Here are some awesome science‑football facts:

⚽ A power shot can reach over 70mph, thanks to Newton’s Second Law (force = mass × acceleration!)

🧠 Professional players make up to 200 decisions per match, showing off incredible reaction times and neural processing

💨 The curve on a free kick happens because of the Magnus Effect — spinning the ball changes air pressure around it

💓 Footballers’ hearts can reach 190+ bpm, showing just how much aerobic and anaerobic fitness the game demands

🌱 Modern football pitches use sustainable hybrid grass, mixing natural fibres with tech‑engineered materials to reduce environmental impact

We can’t wait to see which team takes the win and which student scientist predicted it! 🏆🔭

Stay tuned for updates as the World Cup unfolds… 👀

04/06/2026

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🌟 What a fantastic start to the term at UTC! 🌟Our amazing Year 7 & 8 students have done it again, they’ve won another wr...
02/06/2026

🌟 What a fantastic start to the term at UTC! 🌟

Our amazing Year 7 & 8 students have done it again, they’ve won another writing competition! ✍️🏆

Even more exciting… several of our students have been selected to have their work published in a Stranger Things–style saga! 📚⚡️ How incredible is that?

We’ll be sharing photos as soon as the books arrive, so keep your eyes peeled 👀✨

🚀🔧 Year 9 Lego + CAD!Our students have been diving into an exciting mix of CAD design and Lego engineering.To build up t...
22/05/2026

🚀🔧 Year 9 Lego + CAD!

Our students have been diving into an exciting mix of CAD design and Lego engineering.
To build up their skills ahead of their Cambridge Nationals, Year 9 started by modelling individual Lego bricks from technical drawings 💡📐 They’re learning how to use fasteners in CAD to connect multiple components.

Students build their ideas in Duplo first, then recreate them digitally in Onshape, the same software used by real engineers. 🔩💻

Some of our students even took on the additional challenge: designing mini Lego figures. A brilliant stretch task that pushes precision, creativity and advanced CAD skills.

Amazing work from our future engineers! 🌟🔬✨

🎉✨ Last Day at UTC Plymouth! ✨🎉Today marks our final day with Year 11 and we couldn’t be prouder of every single one of...
22/05/2026

🎉✨ Last Day at UTC Plymouth! ✨🎉

Today marks our final day with Year 11 and we couldn’t be prouder of every single one of you. You’ve shown resilience, ambition and determination and we continue to be proud of everything you’ve achieved so far. 💙💪

There are only a few exams left, so keep pushing, keep revising and keep aiming high. Your hard work now will open doors for your future, those all‑important results are just around the corner! 📚🚀

We can’t wait to celebrate with you at Prom and again on Results Day when all your effort pays off. 🌟

Just one final push. You’ve got this, Year 11! 🙌🔥

🚀 Science at UTC Plymouth!7S have been diving into their Investigating Speed practical this week, exploring how differen...
22/05/2026

🚀 Science at UTC Plymouth!

7S have been diving into their Investigating Speed practical this week, exploring how different objects travel down a ramp and timing each run with real precision. Collecting accurate measurements and calculating speed using their own data.

It’s great to see our classrooms buzzing with curiosity and teamwork and to watch our future scientists, engineers and innovators developing the practical STEM skills that will shape their futures. This is exactly what UTC Plymouth is all about!🔬📏⚡️

⭐ UTC Plymouth Student Spotlight! ⭐Huge congratulations to Mia, who boxed at the England National Championships this wee...
19/05/2026

⭐ UTC Plymouth Student Spotlight! ⭐

Huge congratulations to Mia, who boxed at the England National Championships this weekend and made it all the way to the Semi‑Final! 🥊🔥 What an incredible achievement, we are extremely proud of her dedication and talent.

At UTC Plymouth, we love celebrating the amazing things our students accomplish outside of school as well as in the classroom. Mia’s success is a brilliant reminder of the passion and ambition our young people bring to everything they do.

It makes us wonder… what have some of our other students been up to recently?
Does your child deserve some recognition in our next Student Spotlight?

📩 Email us or
💬 Comment below to share their achievements, we want to celebrate them!

📩✨ TRANSITION INFORMATION Has Now Been Sent! ✨📩NEW Parents/carers, please be aware our Transition Information for Septem...
19/05/2026

📩✨ TRANSITION INFORMATION Has Now Been Sent! ✨📩

NEW Parents/carers, please be aware our Transition Information for September starters has now been emailed out. Please check your inbox to make sure you’ve received everything you need to help your child feel confident and ready for their UTC journey.

Inside the email, you’ll find:
📅 Key dates for your calendar
📝 Important actions, including the Online Data Collection Form - DEADLINE to have this completed is: Monday 1st June.
🎒 Equipment checklist
👕 Uniform guidance
🏫 Transition Day details
🤝 Enhanced transition visit information (if applicable)

If you haven’t received the email or you have any further questions, please contact our Transition Team at [email protected] and they’ll be happy to help.

We can’t wait to welcome your young person into the UTC Plymouth community! 💙⚙️

19/05/2026

🏙️🔥 Skyscraper Challenge … Godzilla! 🔥🏙️

We had way too much fun making this new video, some of you will remember the Skyscraper Challenge from earlier this year. The big question is…
Did YOUR skyscraper survive the mighty Godzilla? 👀🦖

Our students loved it so much that they’ve officially requested a King Kong sequel, so guess what? It’s happening. This May, we’re back in the workshop with brand‑new 3D‑printed skyscrapers, ready for round two. Keep an eye out for another video soon. 👀🦍✨

In case you missed it, here’s what our Year 7s have been up to:
🚀 Designing and 3D‑printing their own skyscrapers
💻✏️ Creating CAD models from scratch
🖨️ Watching their builds come to life
🧠 Developing engineering thinking, problem‑solving and digital design skills, all core to what we do here at UTC Plymouth

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