UTC Plymouth

UTC Plymouth UTC Plymouth is an academic STEAM college for young people aged 11-19. Follow us on: Instagram - utc_plymouth
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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.

🎉 GCSE Results Day 2026 💙💛Today we celebrate every young person who opened their envelope with courage, hope and determi...
20/08/2026

🎉 GCSE Results Day 2026 💙💛
Today we celebrate every young person who opened their envelope with courage, hope and determination. Your achievements reflect far more than grades. They show your resilience, your character and the future you are building for yourselves.

We are so proud of each and every one of you. 🌟
Whether your next step is UTC Plymouth, college, an apprenticeship or the world of work, you move forward with the confidence, skills and ambition that will carry you far. 🚀

To our families and staff: thank you for the unwavering support, belief and encouragement that made today possible. 🤝💛

This is just the beginning.
Your future is bright and we cannot wait to see

🎉 HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to our incredible students! 🌟 Your hard work, resilience and creativity have truly shone through!...
13/08/2026

🎉 HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to our incredible students! 🌟 Your hard work, resilience and creativity have truly shone through! We’re so proud of everything you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to follow your next steps and future successes 🚀🌟

02/08/2026

🔧🚀🎥 UTC Plymouth Open Evening — Friday 11th September, 4pm – 7pm

Ever wondered what life at UTC Plymouth is really like?
This video gives you an insight into who we are, what we offer and how our students learn through a tailored STEM curriculum and real industry partnerships. ⚙️📚🔥

🎥 Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qrDlh1EJ7E

A huge thank you to Relay Engineering for their support in creating this video and for opening their doors to us. Your partnership helps us show exactly how UTC Plymouth prepares young people for the future of STEM. 🙌🔩

YOU'RE INVITED:
We’re opening our doors for our Open Evening on Friday 11th September, 4pm – 7pm, your chance to see UTC Plymouth up close and in action.

What to expect:
✨ Explore our industry‑standard engineering workshops
✨ Meet our expert engineering and digital teachers
✨ See real student projects and prototypes
✨ Speak with employers and partners who support our pathways
✨ Discover how UTC Plymouth prepares students for high‑skill, high‑tech careers

📍 Location: UTC Plymouth, Park Avenue, PL1 4RL
⏰ Date & Time: Friday 11th September, 4pm – 7pm

🔗 Find out more: https://utcplymouth.org/open-events/open-evening-2026
📝 Sign up: https://forms.gle/DsPkGu234rvCw8Aa6

We can’t wait to welcome you. 🚀🔧

📣 Onsite Enrichment at UTC Plymouth – Spaghetti Engineering Challenge! 🍝🏗️Today’s onsite Enrichment took a creative turn...
23/07/2026

📣 Onsite Enrichment at UTC Plymouth – Spaghetti Engineering Challenge! 🍝🏗️

Today’s onsite Enrichment took a creative turn as students were tasked with building spaghetti‑and‑marshmallow structures — a challenge that looked simple at first… until the spaghetti started bending and the marshmallows began sticking to everything except where they were meant to go.

Instead of focusing on speed or height, today was all about problem‑solving, experimenting, and adapting. Students tested different shapes, debated the strongest designs, and quickly discovered that triangles are their new best friend!

📣 UTC Plymouth at Longleat – Enrichment Week Adventure! 🦁🌿Yesterday, another one of our UTC Plymouth Enrichment Week gro...
23/07/2026

📣 UTC Plymouth at Longleat – Enrichment Week Adventure! 🦁🌿

Yesterday, another one of our UTC Plymouth Enrichment Week groups set off for a full day exploring the incredible Longleat Safari & Adventure Park.

Our students spent the day discovering everything from lions lounging in the sun to cheeky monkeys causing chaos in the safari drive‑through. The excitement was nonstop as they moved between the animal habitats, learning about conservation, behaviour and the unique stories behind each species.

The Longleat trip offered a brilliant chance for students to step outside their usual routine, connect with nature, and share an experience they’ll be talking about for a long time.

📣 UTC Plymouth Hits Contunie Arcade! 🎮✨Our Enrichment Week outing took UTC Plymouth into the neon‑lit fun of Contunie Ar...
23/07/2026

📣 UTC Plymouth Hits Contunie Arcade! 🎮✨

Our Enrichment Week outing took UTC Plymouth into the neon‑lit fun of Contunie Arcade, where competitive spirits were high and bragging rights were very much on the line.😉🤣

It was the perfect mix of friendly rivalry and “wait, how did you beat me?!” moments.

📣 UTC Plymouth at Crealy – Enrichment We Our UTC Plymouth students swapped classrooms for wide‑open spaces as they spen...
23/07/2026

📣 UTC Plymouth at Crealy – Enrichment We

Our UTC Plymouth students swapped classrooms for wide‑open spaces as they spent the day exploring Crealy Theme Park & Resort.

It was fantastic to see students supporting each other, celebrating small wins and stepping into activities they might not normally try. Enrichment Week is all about broadening experiences and yesterday’s visit to Crealy delivered exactly that.🎢🎡🎠

📣 UTC Plymouth Takes Over the Eden Project! 🌱😄Yesterday’s Enrichment Week adventure saw our UTC Plymouth group head deep...
23/07/2026

📣 UTC Plymouth Takes Over the Eden Project! 🌱😄

Yesterday’s Enrichment Week adventure saw our UTC Plymouth group head deep into the biomes of the Eden Project.

From stepping into the Rainforest Biome (aka: the world’s most effective free sauna) to wandering through the Mediterranean Biome with its sunshine‑soaked pathways, students explored ecosystems from across the globe without ever leaving Cornwall. They learned how plants adapt, how environments thrive, and how humidity can make you instantly regret wearing a hoodie.

More Enrichment Week adventures coming soon! 🌍✨

🌲🎢 UTC Plymouth Takes on Woodlands Adventure Park! 🎢🌲Our Enrichment Week adventures continued today with a full day at W...
22/07/2026

🌲🎢 UTC Plymouth Takes on Woodlands Adventure Park! 🎢🌲

Our Enrichment Week adventures continued today with a full day at Woodlands Adventure Park. From high‑speed rides to dodging water splashes, conquering climbing zones and getting just a little competitive on the slides 😄💦

There were screams, laughs, heroic attempts at staying dry (unsuccessful) and enough adrenaline to power the whole school. Whether they were racing their friends, exploring the play zones or enjoying some well‑earned chill time, the UTC spirit was out in full force. 💛⚡

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UTC Plymouth, Park Avenue, Devonport
Plymouth
PL14RL

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Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

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