Compulsory core GCSE subjects include:
Apply for Year 9/10 (Key Stage 4)
Studying in Year 10 and Year 11 at UTC Warrington is different from a traditional secondary school. Learning is related to the world of work so that students can better understand the relevance of what they are learning.
At Key Stage, 4 our students study a combination of core GCSE subjects – English Literature & Language, Maths, Science (Combined) or Separate Sciences (Triple Award) and PSHE – alongside optional GCSE and technical qualifications for specialist pathways in:
- Construction
- Digital
- Engineering
- Science
This unique combination of studies equips students for further study, apprenticeships and employment in the areas they are interested in.
The curriculum at the UTC is supported by a wide-ranging personal development programme and extensive work with employers.
SPECIALIST CURRICULUM
Students in Year 10 and Year 11 with a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) can pursue an exciting specialist pathway alongside their core GCSE subjects.
🟢 Engineering, including elements of Engineering Design and Engineering Manufacture🟢 Construction, with Geography and Architecture
Digital, including Computer Science and Cyber Security
🟢 Science, including Laboratory Science and Healthcare Science
OUR PARTNERSHIPS
We collaborate with our employer partners to understand the knowledge and skills they require for their future workforce, and with our university partner to identify what higher education providers are seeking. This insight informs our selection of academic, technical, and professional qualifications, enabling us to offer our students the best possible opportunities.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Through our personal development programme, all students have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. Using the Skills Builder programme, our students cultivate the skills and confidence needed for progression to further and higher education, apprenticeships, or employment.
Our Subjects
At UTC Warrington, students enjoy a rich combination of core and specialist subjects combined with extensive enrichment and employability programmes:
Core Subjects
- English Literature & Language
- Mathematics
- Science (Combined)
- PSHE
Specialist Subjects
Alongside core GCSEs, students study qualifications for specialist pathways according to their interests:
- EAL Level 2 First Certificate in Engineering Technology
- GCSE Design & Technology: Product Design
- Level 2 Certificate in Computer Aided Design (CAD)
- Level 2 Construction and the Built Environment
- GCSE Architecture
- Cambridge Nationals in Information Technology
- GCSE Computer Science
- Triple Science
- GCSE Geography
These courses are led by industry demand and provide students with a broad skill set and knowledge base that our employer partners have requested.
Enrichment
Through our enrichment programme, all students have the chance to develop themselves both personally and professionally. Our activities, which form an integral part of the UTC experience, demand leadership, initiative and resilience. They teach our students how to work in a team and approach any challenge with self-confidence.
Each year we review the programme to ensure that it offers a selection of options our current student base will enjoy as well as gain from. Sample activities include:
- Duke of Edinburgh Award
- Combined Cadet Force (CCF)
- Sports Coaching
- Royal Navy Engineering Challenge
- Green Kart Racing
- Programming and Coding
- Young Enterprise
- The Baker Technical Award
- STEM Ambassadors
- Reading and Book Club
- Boxing
- Table Tennis
- Engineering Skills
Employability Programme
Employer engagement is an essential part of life at UTC Warrington. The experience our students gain when working with our employer partners is invaluable both in their studies and in the future when they apply for a place at university, for an apprenticeship or for a job.
Employer engagement activities include:
- Trips and visits
- Employer-led projects
- Business mentoring days when groups of employers visit the UTC
- Master classes and workshops
- Briefings on apprenticeship opportunities
- Work placements
Employer partners work alongside teachers to set students real life projects. Technical projects are designed to deepen and enrich learning from across the curriculum whilst building crucial professional skills and characteristics.
If you have any questions about our curriculum please contact info@utcw.co.uk and a member of the team will be in touch.
