The Leigh UTC

University technical college in Dartford, Kent, England
51°27′36″N 0°13′26″E / 51.4600°N 0.2240°E / 51.4600; 0.2240InformationTypeUniversity technical collegeEstablished2014FounderSir Geoffrey LeighDepartment for Education URN140987 TablesOfstedReportsCEOSimon BeamishPrincipalKevin WatsonGenderMixedAge11 to 19Enrolment730Capacity960Websitetheleighutc.org.uk Edit this at Wikidata

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:

  • University of Greenwich
  • Bluewater
  • Kenard Engineering
  • Eurostar

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.

References

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

External links

  • Official website Edit this at Wikidata
  • The Leigh Academies Trust
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