UTC Swindon's Year 13 students are celebrating after securing degree apprenticeships and university places.

The University Technical College which recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary, is a STEM-focused school and sixth form specialising in digital, cyber security and engineering.

The amount of students sitting A-level results more than doubled from last year and results improved, with 16 per cent of grades at A* to B.

33 per cent of grades were a Distinction or Distinction* in BTEC L3 Engineering, 75 per cent of grades were a Merit or Distinction in BTEC L3 E-sports, and 61 per cent of all grades were at least a Merit with all students passing their BTEC’s in Engineering, IT and E-sports.

Several students landed apprenticeships and degree apprenticeships at firms including Airbus, Renshaw and JDR.

Headteacher Hollie Taylor, said: “I am immensely proud of all the Year 13 students and everything they have achieved over the past two or four years at UTC Swindon.

"It's been an honor to see them grow and develop into the fantastic young adults they have become.

"I wish the best of luck to every student, whether they are starting an apprenticeship or going to university.

"We look forward to catching up with them in the future as part of our alumni and them coming to speak to our future students about their experiences.

"Once again, well done Year 13 and best of luck with your future.”

Ben Tong achieved three Distinction* grades in his BTEC extended diploma in Engineering and a grade B in his A Level Maths. He will be starting his degree level apprenticeship in Mechanical engineering with Renshaw later this month. 

Ben joined UTC Swindon in year 10 and has been part of a whole host of extra-curricular activities.

Josh Whitmore achieved A-levels in Maths, Physics and Computer Science, and will be going on to University of Gloucester to study a Computer Science degree

Ishap Modassir Mushtaq achieved A-levels in Maths, Computer Science, and cyber security to study a Computer Science degree at the University of the West of England.

Felix Wells achieved a BTEC level 3 extended diploma in Engineering and will go on to take part in a Level 6 apprenticeship at JDR in Cambridge.

UTC Swindon students have all secured their next step on their career journey but staff continue to offer information, advice and guidance to anyone who changes their mind or would like additional support after their post 16 studies.