
Case Studies

Student & Alumni Stories
Scarlett Rees, Health Sciences and Social Care Specialism
Sixteen-year-old Scarlett is celebrating after achieving the results she needed to progress into UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park’s sixth form. On opening her results Scarlett said: “I’m over the moon!” In her results Scarlett achieved a Distinction in her Health Sciences specialism, 7s in Child Development, Mathematics and Physics, 6s in Geography, Chemistry and English […]

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Finlay has his sights set on UCFB
Sport Science student Finlay Barker has his sights set on University Campus of Football Business (UCFB) after achieving a good set of GCSE results. Finlay will now move into the sixth form at the Olympic Legacy Park UTC where he will be studying an extended diploma in Sport Science alongside an A Level in Computer […]

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UTC OLP student following in his footballing father’s footsteps
Sixteen-year-old Nathaniel Ford has set his sets on following in his father’s footsteps by becoming a Goalkeeper for Rotherham United Football Club. Now he has achieved his GCSE results he is one step closer to that dream as he moves on to a football scholarship at their academy. After opening his results, he said: “I […]

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Emma Caroe, Maths
UTC OLP student Emma is off to Cambridge Eighteen-year-old Emma Caroe is off to University of Cambridge to study Mathematics after achieving four A* A Levels. Speaking about receiving her results and her acceptance to Cambridge University, Emma said: “I am really excited and really happy! I didn’t think I would get in.” Emma achieved […]

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Thomas Fairey, Computing Specialism
Why did you decide to move to the UTC? I heard positive feedback about the UTC which persuaded me to have a look into the specialisms that I could potentially study there. I liked the fact you’re able to do what you want rather than just being forced to study certain subjects. Lots of […]

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Madeleine Davison, Sport Science Specialism
Why did you decide to move to the UTC? From an early age I knew I wanted to do a Sports related career, so the UTC seemed like the perfect opportunity for me to explore this passion. I was impressed by the unique curriculum and opportunities available here. What subjects did you study at […]

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Kate Parkin, Sport Science Specialism
Why did you join the UTC? I chose to join because they had smaller classes sizes, so it was easier to learn as you got more one-to-one support from tutors. There was a higher chance of getting the best grades possible at the UTC, so it seemed like a great experience. Not many places […]

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UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park’s Class of 2021 share their hopes for the future
UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park students have shared their hopes for the future after receiving their A Level and technical results this week. 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 or sport science. One student is […]

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Louis Putland, Computing Specialism
Next stop, a degree apprenticeship! Year 13 graduate Louis Putland has achieved the grades he needs to start looking for a Software Development Degree Apprenticeship. Louis has achieved an A* in his Computer Science A Level, a Distinction*, Distinction* in his IT Technical and a C in his AS Level Physics. Upon opening his results, […]

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Jane Guan
UTC OLP student ready to start her medical career After four years of UTC study, Jane Guan is progressing to study Medicine at the University of Sheffield. Jane, who joined the UTC in Year 10, has Achieved three A*s in Chemistry, Biology and Maths A Levels. Discussing receiving her results, and her university acceptance, Jane […]

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Phoebe West, Health Sciences and Social Care
UTC student makes her first steps to helping cancer patients Health Sciences and Social Care student, Phoebe West, is one step closer to achieving her ambition to become a radiographer and help cancer patients. Phoebe achieved Distinction, Distinction, Distinction (DDD) in her Health Technical and a B in her Biology A Level. Upon receiving her […]

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UTC Student Heads for Olympic Swimming Trials
Post 16 student Barnaby Howarth-Osborne is studying A Levels at UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park and training to be an Olympic swimmer at the same time. Barnaby originally joined the UTC in Year 10 to study Sport Science then developed a passion for Sciences. The UTC has been supporting Barnaby to pursue his studies and […]