What UTC Derby Pride Park does

UTC Derby Pride Park is a government-funded university technical college in Derby serving students aged 13-19 through Year 9 and Year 12 entry points. It combines GCSEs and A Levels with technical qualifications, employer-led projects, and work experience in Engineering and Health and Life Sciences. Students can pursue T Levels, BTECs, Cambridge Nationals, and a National Diploma in Engineering.\n\nThe school's technical infrastructure comprises engineering workshops, manufacturing equipment, science laboratories, and computing resources rather than a disclosed software platform or proprietary technology. No public or partner-facing API is offered, and no AI or machine-learning capability is identified. Its observable differentiation therefore comes from specialist facilities, technical curricula, and the integration of employers, universities, and healthcare organisations into project and placement delivery.\n\nGovernment education funding is the sole disclosed revenue source, and students attend free of tuition under the UK academies funding model; optional spending on catering, trips, and uniform items is not a core revenue stream. Recruitment uses direct enrollment through the school website, open events, prospectuses, transition meetings, and applications, with no intermediary distributors. The school operates within The Sheffield UTC Academy Trust, but no conventional ARR, customer contract, or public revenue figure is disclosed.

Name

UTC Derby Pride Park

Legal name

University Technical College Derby

Website

https://utcderby.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UTC Derby Pride Park is a government-funded technical school serving students aged 13–19 in Derby, combining GCSEs, A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, and employer-led projects focused on engineering and health and life sciences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical Secondary Education

NAICS

Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Magnet & Specialty Schools (STEM/Arts/IB/CTE) (EDAJAAAF)

Keywords

• Technical secondary education
• Engineering education
• Health sciences education
• Vocational training
• Technical qualifications

Headquarters

HQ city

Derby, Derbyshire

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Education Funding: UTC Derby Pride Park is a government-funded technical school providing free education to students aged 13-19. Revenue comes from government education funding for delivering the national curriculum combined with technical qualifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

UTC Derby Pride Park is a government-funded University Technical College delivering free secondary and sixth-form education to students aged 13–19, combining GCSEs and A Levels with technical qualifications in Engineering and Health & Life Sciences. The curriculum is co-designed with major employers (Rolls-Royce, Toyota, Bombardier, NHS, Royal Navy, University of Derby), and includes employer-led projects, work experience placements, T Levels, BTECs, Cambridge Nationals, and the National Diploma in Engineering. The school is part of The Sheffield UTC Academy Trust and serves the East Midlands region.

Product overview

UTC Derby Pride Park is a University Technical College offering a dual-specialist educational portfolio. The institution operates two core technical specialisms: Engineering (with pathways including Systems Control, Design, and Manufacturing) and Health and Life Sciences. Students combine these specialisms with traditional GCSEs and A Levels alongside technical qualifications. The product suite includes T Level qualifications (Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing from 2024, and Health Supporting the Therapy Teams), BTEC qualifications in Applied Science and Health & Social Care, Cambridge Nationals in Engineering disciplines, and the National Diploma in Engineering. The institution also offers Level 2 foundation courses for students needing additional support. All technical qualifications are developed in partnership with employer sponsors including Rolls-Royce, Toyota, Bombardier, the NHS, and the University of Derby, and are complemented by employer-led projects and work experience opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Engineering Specialism Engineering is the primary technical specialism at UTC Derby Pride Park, providing students aged 13–19 with industry-focused engineering education through practical projects, GCSEs, A Levels, and technical qualifications in partnership with employers such as Rolls-Royce, Toyota, and Bombardier.
• Health and Life Sciences Specialism (Derbyshire's Health & Life Sciences Academy) Derbyshire's Health & Life Sciences Academy offering students pathways into health, life sciences, wellbeing, and social care careers through partnerships with the University of Derby and NHS employers.
• T Level: Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing A technical qualification starting September 2024 equivalent to 3 A Levels, combining classroom learning with industry placement for students in Years 12–13 who are interested in engineering and manufacturing careers.
• T Level: Health Supporting the Therapy Teams A technical qualification for students interested in health care careers, providing skills for working across numerous areas of health and social care as well as the bioscience sector.
• National Diploma in Engineering A technical engineering qualification providing students with practical and theoretical engineering skills endorsed by university and employer partners, part of the engineering specialism portfolio.
• Health & Social Care BTEC Level 3 BTEC Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care providing knowledge and skills for careers in the health and social care sector.
• Applied Science BTEC Pearson Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Applied Science, a 4-unit qualification with external exams and coursework units covering principles and applications of science, practical scientific procedures, and human body systems.
• Level 2 Technical Foundation Courses A brand-new Level 2 technical foundation course combining Engineering or Life Sciences with maths and English, with real-life projects in partnership with employers and the University of Derby, designed to help students make up ground, regain confidence, and progress to Level 3 courses.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% pass rate in Engineering Diploma and Health and Social Care Diploma programmes
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rolls-RoycecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAndy Davies, Learning Delivery Manager at Rolls-Royce, works with the UTC to ensure students develop key industry skills, knowledge and behaviours. Supported by the Educational Outreach Team at Rolls-Royce. Students work on employer projects, receive guest speakers, and benefit from CPD support for teachers. Rolls-Royce has 55,000 employees worldwide with 15,700 based in Derby.
• ToyotacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor automotive employer partner providing industry projects, work experience opportunities, and career insights for students studying engineering and related subjects.
• BombardiercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading transportation manufacturer backing the UTC. Students work on design projects for rail industry applications, with winning teams presenting designs at Bombardier offices.
• NHS (University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHS teaching hospital trust supports the Health & Life Sciences Academy at the UTC. Provides career pathways information, industry insights, and support for health-related technical qualifications.
• University of DerbycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner providing academic support, hosting events at the UTC, delivering taster sessions for students, and supporting the Health & Life Sciences Academy. Dr Paula Holt, Dean of the College of Health and Social Care, actively engages with students.
• Royal NavycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer partner supporting the UTC through the Royal Navy Engineering Challenge, Junior Leaders Field Gun competition, and career visits. Students have visited HMS Bristol and HMS Collingwood for training.
• The Sheffield UTC Academy TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent academy trust providing leadership, governance, and expertise. The Trust operates multiple UTCs in Sheffield and Derby, all Ofsted graded 'Good'. Nick Crew serves as Executive Principal. The trust approved UTC Derby Pride Park to join on 1st December 2019.
• Rail Forum MidlandsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrade association representing approximately 220 rail companies across the UK. Based in Derby, the Forum supports the UTC's rail industry training through its people and skills strategic workstream.
• Network RailminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides careers talks and industry insights for Systems Control students studying electronic and programmable systems. Craig Melvin, Resourcing Business Partner, has visited the UTC to discuss rail industry careers.
• Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Joined Up Care Derbyshire partnership supporting the Health & Life Sciences Academy. Contributes to health careers events and pathway development.
• Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health and healthcare trust partner in the Joined Up Care Derbyshire initiative supporting health and social care education at the UTC.
• East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmbulance service partner in the Joined Up Care Derbyshire partnership providing insights into emergency healthcare careers.
• Joined Up Care DerbyshirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership comprising health and social care employers across Derbyshire, including NHS trusts and local authorities. Supports the Derbyshire Health & Life Sciences Academy. Susan Spray serves as Programme Lead.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Silverstone UTC: Engineering-specialist UTC in Northamptonshire focused on motorsport, automotive and high-performance engineering with employer-led curriculum. Direct peer given shared UTC model, employer sponsorship approach and Engineering specialism.
• UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park: Second UTC operated by The Sheffield UTC Academy Trust with Health & Sport Sciences specialism. Direct peer via shared trust governance, similar age range (13-19) and employer-led technical education model.
• UTC Sheffield City Centre: Sister UTC operated by the same Sheffield UTC Academy Trust, offering STEM-focused technical education for 13-19 year olds with employer-led curriculum. Direct peer given shared governance, Ofsted rating, age range, and employer-partnership model.
• Energy Coast UTC: Cumbria-based UTC with Engineering technical specialism and employer partnerships. Direct peer as a UTC combining academic and technical qualifications with employer-led projects.
• Aston University Engineering Academy: Birmingham-based UTC specialising in Engineering with strong university and employer partnerships (Aston University, JLR and other manufacturers). Direct peer through comparable UTC structure, Engineering specialism and employer-partnered curriculum.
• Heathrow Aviation Engineering UTC: Aviation and engineering specialist UTC near Heathrow Airport, backed by major aerospace employers. Direct peer as a UTC delivering technical qualifications with strong employer sponsorship for ages 13-19.
• Hull UTC: Regional UTC delivering Engineering and Computing pathways with employer sponsorship across the Humber. Direct peer as a UTC serving 13-19 year olds through employer-led technical education.
• Lincoln UTC: East Midlands regional UTC offering Engineering and Science specialisms for 13-19 year olds with employer-led curriculum. Direct peer given same age range, UTC model and proximity to Derby within the same region.

Regional players

• Derby College: Major East Midlands further education college in Derby offering vocational and technical qualifications including T-Levels, BTECs and apprenticeships. Regional peer given same Derby geography, overlapping technical qualification portfolio and historical partnership with UTC Derby Pride Park.
• Loughborough College: East Midlands further education college delivering vocational, technical and T-Level programmes to post-16 learners. Regional peer given geographic overlap with Derby, similar technical qualification mix and competing applicant pool for post-16 technical study.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/utcderbypridepark

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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