Academic Performance
At UTC Leeds, we are incredibly proud of our students' success at KS4 & KS5 and the amazing destinations they secure, whether that be top universities, prestigious apprenticeships, or exciting career opportunities in engineering, science, and technology.
Celebrating Results - Summer 2025
Level 2 / GCSE / Vocational Results
UTC Leeds is incredibly proud to celebrate another year of exceptional GCSE results—a testament to the hard work, resilience, and ambition of our students and staff. These outcomes have not only surpassed our baseline targets, but also highlight the outstanding progress our students have made across both core and STEM subjects.
Core Subject Highlights
English: 72% achieved grade 4+, 58% secured grade 5+
Maths: 79% achieved grade 4+, 56% secured grade 5+
Science Success
AQA Combined Science: Achieving above national attainment in all areas, including double the national average for grade 9-9
AQA Separate Sciences: Chemistry: 75% achieved grades 9–7, Physics: 52% achieved grades 9–7
Engineering Excellence
UTC Leeds continues to lead in technical education, with students achieving strong results in Engineering Design and Manufacture.
Many students secured Distinction and Merit grades, reflecting their practical skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities. All in preparation for exciting destinations in advanced manufacturing, design, and innovation, we can't wait to see what the future holds!
Post-16 Enrolment
We’re thrilled to welcome many internal and external students enrolling in STEM A-levels at UTC Leeds today.
Following last week’s fantastic T Level results, our Engineering and Digital T Level courses are also filling up fast!
From the Principal
“These results reflect our students’ dedication, our staff’s commitment, and the incredible support from families. UTC Leeds continues to be a place where students thrive.” — Principal, UTC Leeds
Thank You!
A huge thank you to our staff, parents, guardians, and students for making UTC Leeds the inspiring and ambitious place it is. We are so proud of everything you’ve achieved!
Level 3 / A Level / T Level Results
UTC Leeds is incredibly proud of our students and staff as we celebrate the exceptional destinations secured by our students this year. This is our favourite part of the journey—watching dream careers become reality through hard work, dedication, and the incredible opportunities provided by our employer partners.
Our A Level students have achieved remarkable results, securing places on in-demand courses at prestigious universities. Highlights include:
- Durham University – Physics and Astronomy
- University of Leeds – Chemistry
- University College London – Chemistry
- University of Leeds – Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering with Industry Placement
- Keele University – Volcanology
Beyond university, our students are also heading into exciting employment opportunities and apprenticeships. We are thrilled to announce a 100% pass rate in all T Level qualifications, with 21% achieving Distinction and 71% Merit and above, significantly outperforming national averages from 2024.
Special recognition goes to students securing competitive apprenticeships, including:
- Accelerated Submariner Apprenticeship with the Royal Navy
- Civil Design Engineer Degree Apprenticeship with Tetra Tech
- Live Events Production at Academy of Live Technology
- Mechatronics Apprenticeship with Amazon
These achievements reflect the strength of our employer partnerships and the commitment of our students and staff.
At UTC Leeds, we don’t just prepare students for exams—we prepare them for life.
Thank you and well done to all our students, staff, and employer partners—you’ve made us incredibly proud!
Understanding Our Curriculum and Performance Measures at UTC Leeds
At UTC Leeds, our students sit many of the same GCSE examinations as those in other schools, including English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, and Combined or Triple Science. However, unlike mainstream schools, our students do not follow the full English Baccalaureate (EBacc) pathway, which includes subjects like Modern Foreign Languages.
Instead, this allows us to deliver a specialist curriculum focused on Engineering, Science, Digital Skills, and Mathematics—giving our students a strong foundation in high-demand STEM fields.
We are committed to delivering a high-quality, future-focused education that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and experience they need for successful careers. While this approach delivers outstanding outcomes for our learners, it also means that traditional school performance measures, such as Progress 8, do not fully reflect the value or achievements of a UTC education.
Why Progress 8 Doesn’t Fully Represent UTCs Like Ours
Progress 8 is a government measure that tracks student progress from the end of primary school (Key Stage 2) to the end of secondary school (Key Stage 4). While it can be a useful tool for comparing mainstream schools, it is less suitable for University Technical Colleges (UTCs) for several key reasons:
1. Specialist STEM Curriculum
UTCs focus heavily on STEM subjects, offering a different academic mix compared to mainstream schools. This emphasis is designed to prepare students for careers in science, technology, engineering, and digital industries—areas that aren’t fully captured by Progress 8 metrics.
2. Strong Industry Partnerships
We work closely with leading employers to provide students with hands-on, practical learning and real-world experience. These industry collaborations are central to our curriculum and future pathways, yet they are not measured or reflected in Progress 8 scores.
3. Unique Student Intake
Unlike mainstream schools, UTCs typically begin admitting students at age 14 (Year 10). This means we do not have the same long-term Key Stage 2 data as schools that admit students from age 11, making Progress 8 comparisons inaccurate and potentially misleading.
A Different Measure of Success
Our success is best measured by what our students go on to achieve: progression into high-quality apprenticeships, university places, or skilled employment in STEM-related fields. Our curriculum and approach are tailored to deliver exactly that—ensuring our students are not only well-educated, but also career-ready.
UTC Leeds - Compare school and college performance data in England - GOV.UK
Celebrating Results - Summer 2024