Key Stage 4 - Years 10-11 Curriculum

Our curriculum from Year 10 is different to what you find at other schools as 60-80% of it is spent on STEM based study. This includes maths and physics as well as engineering and core enrichment activities.

Some of the learning is linked to employer projects and enrichment opportunities so that essential life skills are applied across all areas of learning. Our GCSE offer is focused on enhancing students’ STEM skills and knowledge to prepare them for a successful and rewarding career. Students complete the equivalent of ten GCSEs with us.

Core subjects:

  • GCSE Maths

  • GCSE Science (triple)

  • GCSE English literature

  • GCSE English language

  • OCR Cambridge National Certificate in Engineering Design

  • OCR Cambridge National Certificate in Engineering Manufacture

options (Two from the following):

  • GCSE Statistics

  • GCSE Statistics & GCSE Further Maths (one taken per year)

  • GCSE Computer science

  • GCSE Geography

  • OCR Cambridge National Certificate in Principles in Engineering Programmable Systems

ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS (NON-EXAMINED):

  • Training

  • Enrichment

  • PSHE (Incorporating Religious Education)

  • PE

For more detailed information on our curriculum offer, please refer to our prospectus.

“Teacher at UTC Portsmouth explaining the Arrhenius equation on a screen during a science lesson.

Progression to UTC Portsmouth Sixth Form

We encourage all students applying to join us from year 10 to consider staying with us for sixth form to enable them to benefit from being with us for four years rather than just two. With the appropriate grades, students will be able to progress to our sixth form, enabling them to follow one of our three study pathways that all lead to university, employment or an apprenticeship.

Applications to Year 10

Applications for the Year 10 September intake are typically open from October to November. Places are allocated in line with our Admissions Policy, and applicants are notified of the outcome at the end of the Autumn term.

If your child is not allocated a place following an application submitted within the specified timeframe, you have the right to appeal. All parents/guardians wishing to appeal should write to the Principal, UTC Portsmouth, London Road, Portsmouth, PO2 9DU by 30 March 2026.

All appeals will be conducted in accordance with the School Admission Appeals Code published by the Department for Education.