UTC@Harbourside

UTC@harbourside was a University Technical College for students aged 14–18 (Key Stage 4 and 5) located in Newhaven, East Sussex, England which opened in September 2015. It specialised in science, technology, engineering and maths, leading to academic and vocational qualifications. The college closed in July 2019 due to financial issues and a lack of students.[1]

UTC@harbourside
UTC@Harbourside in July 2019, one week after closing
Address
Railway Quay

Newhaven
,
East Sussex

United Kingdom
Coordinates50.7944°N 0.0536°E / 50.7944; 0.0536
Information
TypeUniversity Technical College
Established2015
Closed2019
Department for Education URN141394 Tables
OfstedReports
PrincipalAdanma Umunna
Age14 to 19
Enrolment130
Websitehttp://www.utc-harbourside.org/

The University Sponsor was University of Brighton, which also sponsors academy schools in Sussex through its Academies Trust.[2] The Employer Sponsor was Veolia. The other sponsors were Aldridge Education and Lewes District Council.[3]

Students came from Newhaven and across Sussex, including Brighton, Haywards Heath and Eastbourne.

Employer partners played a key role in the curriculum of the UTC by setting real-life enterprise challenges. The UTC offered GCSE, A-Level and BTEC qualifications. Its Technical Skills Centre offered Level 1 and 2 Diplomas for 16–19 year olds, and its Technical Learning Centre offered Diploma courses in Electrical Installation and Plumbing studies for the same age group. Adult Education courses were also offered.

The college's only Ofsted inspection was in 2018, with a judgement of Inadequate and a recommendation that the college be placed in Special Measures.[4]

References
  1. "University Technical College in Newhaven to close next year". BBC News. 2 July 2018. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
  2. "University of Brighton Academies Trust". University of Brighton. Retrieved 12 May 2017.
  3. "First day of term for new Sussex college". University of Brighton. 9 September 2015. Retrieved 12 May 2017.
  4. Hughes, Simon (23 May 2018). "UTC@harbourside" (PDF). Ofsted. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
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