The Leigh UTC opened in 2014 and is part of Leigh Academies Trust. Sponsors include University of Greenwich, Bluewater, Eurostar and Kenard Engineering. The Leigh UTC provides an exciting, innovative, business-led, problem-solving curriculum throughout Key Stage 4 and 5, enabling students to achieve relevant work-related qualifications and transferable skills for future training or employment.
Our Mission
The mission of The Leigh UTC is to develop curious, academically-skilled young people who aspire to be principled, compassionate learners.
Through a rigorous, specialised learning programme, with a focus on science, technology, engineering and maths, The Leigh UTC affords its students the experiences, skills and values that will prepare them not only for their examinations but also for career pathways and global competition in the 21st century. Our curriculum strives to create students who are self-motivated, competent, willing to take risks and lifelong learners.
Vision and Values
The Leigh UTC has a clear vision to be a distinctive education provider for outstanding STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) learning. Our newly built centre of excellence will enable up to 600 young people from the region to learn from a personalised curriculum, which emphasises the practical application of academic and vocational learning.
Through our specialisms we will raise standards across the UTC, expecting all students to excel. We will develop the next generation of ‘world class’ engineers by inspiring them passionately through a diverse curriculum delivered by a combination of Higher Education sector staff, Business entrepreneurs and UTC staff.