Derby Manufacturing UTC
URN: 142129 • Derby DE24 8PU
Overview
- Name
- Derby Manufacturing UTC
- URN
- 142129
- Type
- University technical college
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Special Measures
- Ranking score
- 37.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Richie Wheatcroft (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Locomotive Way, Derby DE24 8PU
Summary
Derby Manufacturing UTC, located in Derby, is a mixed secondary university technical college with a current enrolment of 235 students and a capacity for 600. The school offers a curriculum that combines GCSEs and A Levels with a strong focus on technical specialisms in Engineering and Health and Life Sciences. Students can join in Year 9 or Year 12, allowing for a tailored educational experience that aligns with their interests and career aspirations.
The college prides itself on its employer-led approach, collaborating with industry partners such as Toyota, Rolls Royce, the RAF, and the NHS. This partnership provides students with practical experience and essential employability skills, preparing them for future careers in their chosen fields. Additionally, from September 2024, the college will introduce T Level qualifications in Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing, further enhancing its vocational offerings.
As the home of Derbyshire’s Health & Life Sciences Academy, the UTC equips students with the necessary knowledge and skills for various roles in health and social care, as well as the biosciences sector. The college fosters a supportive community environment, encouraging students to engage with local industries and gain real-world insights.
The college prides itself on its employer-led approach, collaborating with industry partners such as Toyota, Rolls Royce, the RAF, and the NHS. This partnership provides students with practical experience and essential employability skills, preparing them for future careers in their chosen fields. Additionally, from September 2024, the college will introduce T Level qualifications in Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing, further enhancing its vocational offerings.
As the home of Derbyshire’s Health & Life Sciences Academy, the UTC equips students with the necessary knowledge and skills for various roles in health and social care, as well as the biosciences sector. The college fosters a supportive community environment, encouraging students to engage with local industries and gain real-world insights.
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Nearby alternatives
- Landau Forte College (73.2)
- Littleover Community School (70.4)
- Derby Moor Community Sports College (67.4)
- Allestree Woodlands School (66.3)
- Chellaston Academy (66.1)
Key details
- LA
- Derby
- Age range
- 14 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 600
- Pupils
- 235
- Boys
- 196
- Girls
- 39
- FSM %
- 6.40
- Open date
- 2015-09-01
- Close date
- 2019-11-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-05-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 235 | 196 | 39 | 600 | 6.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 235 | 196 | 39 | 600 | 6.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 235 | 196 | 39 | 600 | 6.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 235 | 196 | 39 | 600 | 6.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 235 | 196 | 39 | 600 | 6.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 235 | 196 | 39 | 600 | 6.40 |
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