Welcome

Headteacher's welcome

UCTC – Realising Potential

Thank you for taking the time to find out about our College. It is a College that is a strong, caring community of students, staff and parents and we are all very proud of its achievements. Our College motto is ‘Realising Potential’ and we constantly strive to inspire and support every child to learn and develop as mature, wise, fully rounded individuals. Our unswerving commitment is to bring out the best in your child. Our aim is for your child to grow up as an individual who not only has a deep understanding of the world but also has  the emotional intelligence and strong moral values that enable him or her to be a happy and positive member of our global society.

Ofsted 2009 “Students develop into mature and thoughtful young adults.”
Ofsted 2009 “Students make excellent progress.”

UCTC – A happy school

Above all our aim is for every student to achieve that particular kind of happiness you get when you strive for and make progress towards your goals. Happiness leads to success but success doesn’t always lead to happiness. Our ethos of high expectations and putting students at the heart of everything we do enables our students to fulfil their potential. This makes our students feel that sense of personal fulfilment that leads to true, deep happiness. Ofsted 2009 “Students are very happy.”

Ofsted 2009 “Students feel safe and secure and are confident that the rare cases of bullying or harassment are dealt with promptly and sensitively.”
Ofsted 2009 “Behaviour in lessons and around the school is exemplary.”

UCTC – Every student is individually cared for

Our small classes ensure each student has the attention he or she deserves. Our average class size in Years 7, 8 and 9 is 23. In Years 10 and 11 it is 20, and in the Sixth Form it is 8.
Students are cared for pastorally by a Form Tutor. Each year group also has a Director of Year plus an Assistant Director of Year to support each child. For example, throughout the transition from Primary School to UCTC there is a team of staff working to ensure the change is really positive.

Ofsted 2009 “Every child really does matter at UCTC.”
Ofsted 2009 “UCTC is special.”
Ofsted 2009 “The College is innovative and has a record of success in raising standards and achievement.”

UCTC – A personalised curriculum

A big advantage of being a larger school than average is that we can offer a wider variety of optional courses from which each student can select his or her bespoke curriculum. Our ambitious curriculum prepares young people for a modern, changing world and includes traditional moral values that have stood the test of time.

There is a wide variety of extra-curricular activities and trips that enrich young people’s lives.

Ofsted 2009 “Students develop into mature and thoughtful young adults.”
Ofsted 2009 “Students are enthusiastic and keen to learn.”
Ofsted 2009 “Impressive teaching.”

UCTC – People matter

We believe the strong triangle of UCTC staff, you the parents and your child working together enables each student to flourish. We involve students in discussions about their learning (Student Voice) and we not only listen to parents but actively engage you in decision making. We have Parent Forums, drop-in surgeries and our doors are always open to discussions about your child’s progress.

Ofsted 2009 “Very positive atmosphere and attitudes shown by students and staff.”
Ofsted 2009 “High Morale.”

Hugh Hennebry  - Principal