Students at UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park are celebrating a top set of academic and technical results today.

At the technical school for 13 to 19-year-olds, which is Ofsted graded ‘good’, students complete A Levels and technical qualifications in computing, health sciences and social care or sport science.

The technical qualifications are equivalent to between one and three A Levels.

For students studying a three A Level equivalent technical qualification (an extended diploma) in sport the average grade was a distinction.

For those studying health sciences and social care the three A Level equivalent technical qualification (extended diploma) the average grade was a merit+.

And in Computing/IT 58% of students achieved a grade between a distinction* and distinction merit (A*- B equivalent).

Following their success students are now progressing to a range of top destinations including universities such as the University of Liverpool, the University of Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam University, Lancaster University and the University of Bradford.

Jess Stevenson, Principal of UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park, said: “I am extremely proud of our students. It’s wonderful to see them advancing to the next exciting chapter of their lives. The unique experience at our UTC, combining academic and technical studies with guidance from industry experts and employers, has equipped our students with valuable technical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills that will serve them well in their future careers.”

At the UTC students work on employer-led projects, developing skills related to their subject specialism as well as team working and problem solving.

The UTC at Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park is one of two UTCs in the city, and is backed by employers who have shaped the curriculum and provide industry projects, work experience and work placements.

Employers supporting the UTC include the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Sheffield City Trust, Sheffield Hallam University and the University of Sheffield.

UTCs are government funded technical schools that provide academic and technical qualifications to match the skills needs of regional employers, supporting economic growth and employment.

Young people can join the UTC in Year 9 at the age of 13 or in Year 12 at the age of 16.

The UTC is sponsored by Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield Chamber of Commerce and The Sheffield College and has capacity for 600 students.

UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park is part of The Sheffield UTC Academy Trust, which also includes UTC Sheffield City Centre and UTC Derby Pride Park based in the East Midlands.