Aylesbury UTC

Aylesbury UTC is a university technical college (UTC) which opened in September 2013 in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England. In November 2021, the college joined a Multi-Academy Trust. In 2022, the school underwent a rebrand and name-change from Bucks UTC. The college offers courses in Computing and Health and Social Care, for 14–19 year olds.

Location
Aylesbury UTC is located near the Aylesbury Train Station and the bus station and shopping center. It is based next to Aylesbury College and Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School, in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England.

History
Aylesbury UTC moved to the leadership of Merchant Taylors' Oxfordshire Academy Trust in November 2021. A new Principal, Nick Lamb, was also appointed that month. He replaced Sarah Valentine, who left the UTC in October 2021.

In 2022, the UTC changed its name from Bucks UTC to Aylesbury UTC as part of a brand refresh. It also introduced a new specialism subject called Health and Social Care.

In 2023, Joe Dunckley was appointed as the school's fifth Principal since it opened in 2013.

Sponsors and partners
Buckinghamshire New University is the university sponsor of the UTC. Cisco, Trellix, Taylor Wimpey, BMW Group and Morgan Sindall are some of the college's other partners. Local employers of Aylesbury UTC include Alcom IT, The Freemantle Trust, Chiltern Rangers and Cloudy IT.

Admissions
Aylesbury UTC had an initial intake of students aged 14 and 16 (academic years 10 and 12) in 2013, but has expanded to accommodate students aged 14 to 19.

Facilities
The building cost £10 million and has solar panels to provide sustainable energy to the facilities and local area. Computing facilities include an Apple Mac lab and multiple IT suites. Construction (Building Studies) facilities feature theory classrooms, painting and decorating suites, bricklaying area, practise plumbing rooms and equipment workshops. There is also a canteen on-site. The school has full disabled access and disabled toilets.

In 2023, Aylesbury UTC opened new facilities for its Health and Social Care specialism. This includes a mock triage, two classrooms, demo home and kitchen areas, and wards.

Curriculum
Aylesbury UTC teaches Computing and Health & Social Care. Pupils aged 14 to 19 follow a programme of study dedicated to one of the specialisms. These programmes include a compulsory core of GCSEs as well as technical courses that include Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications. Sixth form students have the option to study A Levels as well as BTEC National Certificates. The UTC supports apprenticeships and work experience in conjunction with local partners.

In September 2022, the school introduced a new Health & Social Care specialism subject. It replaced the previous Building Studies course, which will be phased out by 2024.