UTC Plymouth

Contact details for the school

School Name: UTC Plymouth
Address: Park Avenue, Devonport
Town/City: Plymouth
Postcode: PL1 4RL
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01752 284250
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-19)
Type: University technical college
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Reach South Academy Trust
Sponsor: Reach South Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Joanna Ware
Capacity: 750
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 594 (70% boys & 30% girls)
Enrollment: 79% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 45.9%

Location and administration

URN: 146560
DfE Number: 879/4005
UKPRN: 10081518
UPRN: 100041063893
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Plymouth (E06000026)
Constituency: Plymouth Sutton and Devonport (E14001427)
Electoral Ward: Devonport (E05002080)

Easting & Northing: 245406E, 55353N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 22' 42.04" N 4° 10' 31.75" W
Plus Code: 9C2Q9RHF+8R

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Nicholas Brian Buckland - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 2 October 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Ms Deborah Collins - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 December 2029.
  • Mr Gavin Douglas - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 February 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 February 2030.
  • Ms Emily Rachel Gallagher - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 April 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 April 2029.
  • Esther Knight - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 November 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 8 November 2025.
  • Mr Warren O'Riley - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 November 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 8 November 2025.
  • Mr Martyn Searle - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 March 2029.
  • Mr Martin Stephens - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 December 2026.
  • Mr Nathan Tills - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 July 2030.
  • Mr Peter Towell - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 7 July 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 July 2030.
  • Ms Irene Joanna Wall - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 February 2030.
  • Joanna Ware - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).