UTC Heathrow students look to top destinations following exam success
UTC Heathrow Year 13 students are ready to move on to amazing destinations as they celebrated a milestone today – picking up their A Level and Level 3 technical qualification results.
This year’s leavers from the STEM-specialist school are off to universities including Brunel University, Portsmouth University, Nottingham University, City University, Sheffield University and Loughborough University, and some incredible apprenticeships at companies including BA Airways, Vertiv and National Grid
UTC Heathrow specialises in engineering and IT, and this year’s exam outcomes reflect the hard work, technical talent and ambition of its students.
A Level
- 8% of grades were A–A*
- 25% of grades were A–B*
- 75% of grades were A–C*
- The average A Level grade was C-
Technical subjects
- 29% of students achieved DDD or DDD* in the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering
- 33% achieved DD or DD in the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering
- 25% of grades in the BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Engineering were D or D*
- Across all BTEC Level 3 Engineering and IT qualifications, 88% of grades were at least a Merit, with 13% of students earning D in every subject*
Next steps: Apprenticeships and university
Many students have successfully secured highly sought-after apprenticeships and degree apprenticeships with leading national employers, including:
- Virtiv
- BA Airways
- National Grid
Other students are celebrating offers from respected universities, including:
Brunel University, Portsmouth University, Nottingham University, City University, Sheffield University and Loughborough University
Headteacher Jas Kallah said, “Another set of great results for our students here at UTC Heathrow, we wish them all the best for the future! The students should feel proud of the work they have put in and these results will help them move on to their desired destinations”
Notable achievements
- Chloe Mustoe – D*D*D Level 3 Engineering, going on to a degree apprenticeship at Vertiv
- · Arjan Gill – D*D*D Level 3 Engineering going on to an apprenticeship for British Airways
- · Muhammad-Umar Syed – D*D Level 3 Engineering and B Maths A Level, is going on to an apprenticeship for National Grid
- · Ibrahim Tabibi – D*DD Level 3 Information Technology is going onto Brunel University to study Computer Science
Speaking on results day,
Muhammad-Umar Syed: “Best thing about the UTC was the culture and environment”
Yaseen Bougouizi: “Thank you all, I have had so many good memories at the UTC!”
Mikey Bourke: “A huge thank you to my teachers!”
Adam Finn: “Thank you for helping me!”
All Year 13 students have successfully secured their next steps, but UTC Heathrow continues to offer individual advice and guidance to anyone reconsidering their options or needing extra support after completing their studies.
As a Good-rated school by Ofsted, UTC Heathrow remains committed to delivering high-quality STEM education that prepares young people for careers in the most in-demand industries of today and tomorrow.
We wish every success to all our students who go on to further education, higher level apprenticeships with national employers and look forward to hearing about their journey.
