Welcome to UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park
Welcome to UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park! We are a purpose-built specialist academy and Post 16 located on the Olympic Legacy Park in Sheffield, a rapidly developing hub of scientific and technical innovation.Students in Year 12 and Year 13 can study different combinations of A Levels and technical qualifications for exciting pathways in:ComputingHealth Sciences & Social CareSport Science Our unique combination of technical and academic curriculum is complemented by a rich personal development programme and extensive employer engagement to help each student develop to their full potential.Our success is measured in the great results and destinations that our students achieve. I am proud that we continue to support our students into securing top destinations including advanced, higher and degree apprenticeships, as well as competitive university and college places.We bring education and business together in a way that gives our students the very best preparation for high quality careers, working with top employers and university partners, including the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre, Palo Alto Networks, Razor, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, The University of Sheffield and Westfield Health.Our higher education sponsor, Sheffield Hallam University, and our employer partners are represented on the governing body and work closely with the UTC and the students to develop their employability skills and provide work placements.For students who want more than just qualifications, we provide an all-round education focused on future progression. I look forward to meeting you at one of our events and to sharing with you the great opportunities that UTC Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park provides at Key Stage 5.Jess Stevenson, Principal
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
University technical college
Suitable Ages
13 to 19
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
445 Total
No. of Boys
227 (51.0%)
No. of Girls
218 (49.0%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
0.0%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
0.0%
A*/A grades
7.55%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
85%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
3%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
53%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
4%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Events
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Exciting Events Ahead!
A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.
Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.
Admissions Process
Quick Apply| Nov 2025 | Dec 2025 | Jan 2026 | Feb 2026 | Mar 2026 | Apr 2026 | May 2026 |
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Showcase event | Careers meetings and Interviews | |||||
Y12 showcase and careers event | ||||||
Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Autumn
2 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 1 - Oct 24
Half Term 2
Nov 3 - Dec 19
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Feb 13
Half Term 2
Feb 23 - Mar 27
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 13 - May 22
Half Term 2
Jun 1 - Jul 20
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Christmas Break
Dec 22 - Jan 2
Spring Half Term
Feb 16 - Feb 20
Easter Break
Mar 30 - Apr 10
May Day
May 4 - May 4
Spring Bank Holiday
May 25 - May 29
Summer Break
Jul 21 - Aug 31
Alumni Stories
Show all storiesReece
September 2021
University
Year 13 graduate. “The UTC appealed to me because it feels different to a traditional school. The teachers have been very supportive and I liked the fact it us a new school with the latest equipment and facilities.”
Tansy Urmson
September 2021
University
Eighteen-year-old Tansy is one step closer to achieving her ambition to become a children’s nurse! Tansy has completed her post 16 studies at the UTC and is now at the University of Huddersfield where she is studying Pediatric Nursing. Tansy has had ambitions of becoming a nurse since being a teenager after spending some time in hospital, she joined the UTC as she thought it would help her get there.
Nandy Kihuyu
September 2021
University
Accomplished athlete Nandy is in the USA on a sport scholarships! Nandy completed her post 16 studies at UTC. She has now travelled across the Atlantic to study Sports Journalism at New Mexico University after securing a scholarship for track and field. She secured the scholarship after winning the Under 15s Girls England Age Group Championships for 300m, which not only made her the UK number 1 but also broke the championship record and is still the holder to this day. Nandy didn’t have a usual path into the UTC joining midway through Year 12 after her old school were unable to accommodate her training schedule, she said: “I was struggling to maintain my routine at my old school and this school focused on sport. Being on the Olympic Legacy Park you’re surrounded by it.”
Enrichment Activities
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About School
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Sheffield |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |