The Leigh UTC

The Leigh UTC is a University Technical College (UTC) for the Dartford area of Kent, England, that opened in September 2014. The UTC specialises in Engineering and Computer Sciences.

The Leigh UTC
Location
Brunel Way Dartford , Kent , DA1 5TF England
Coordinates	51.4600°N 0.2240°E / 51.4600; 0.2240
Information
Type	University technical college
Established	2014
Founder	Sir Geoffrey Leigh
Department for Education URN	140987 Tables
Ofsted	Reports
CEO	Simon Beamish
Principal	Kevin Watson
Gender	Mixed
Age	11 to 19
Enrolment	730
Capacity	960
Website	theleighutc.org.uk

Building work started in October 2013 at the Bridge development, where Joyce Green Hospital once stood. The main building opened to students in September 2014.

The Leigh UTC has a project-based approach to learning.

As with all UTCs, a number of businesses and organisations support the College. These include:

• University of Greenwich
• Bluewater
• Kenard Engineering
• Eurostar

The Leigh UTC has opened a five-form entry Key Stage 3 feeder college, the Inspiration Academy, on the UTC site, in effect converting the education model into one of an 11–18 free school.^[1]

The Leigh UTC is part of Leigh Academies Trust.