Introduction
Children in Year 9 can apply for a place at a university technical college (UTC) or a studio school. These schools start at Year 10, so they admit pupils who are 14 to 19 years old.
Through their association with employers and universities, UTCs and studio schools bridge the gap between the world of education and the world of work. They give students practical skills in workplace environments as well as traditional academic and vocational courses of study, focusing on project-based learning and technical subjects.
Merton does not have any schools that start at Year 10 but there are schools nearby that do. We are legally required to publish a list of these schools.
UTCs in London
| Name, location and website | Specialism | How to apply as a Merton resident |
|---|---|---|
| Elutec (East London University Technical College), Dagenham | Product design Engineering | Direct to the school |
| Global Academy UTC, Hayes | Creative, technical and broadcast and digital media | Direct to the school |
| UTC Heathrow | Aviation engineering Engineering |
Direct to the school |
| London Design and Engineering UTC (LDEUTC), Docklands | Design Engineering |
Direct to the school |
| Mulberry UTC, Bow | Digital technology Healthcare and medical services | Direct to the school |
| South Bank Engineering UTC, Brixton | Engineering for building and health sectors | Direct to the UTC |
| Leigh UTC, Dartford | Computer science Engineering |
Via Merton admissions |
| Elstree UTC, Borehamwood | Multimedia Production Arts Digital technology and communication for entertainment industries |
Direct to the school |
| Watford UTC, Watford | Computer science Travel and tourism Hospitality Event management |
Direct to the school |
| BMAT STEM Academy, Harlow | Computing, Science, Engineering | Direct to the school |
Studio schools in London
| Name, location and website | Specialism | How to apply as a Merton resident |
|---|---|---|
| De Salis Studio College, Hayes | Business and Commerce | Via Merton admissions |
| Logic Studio School, Feltham | Computing Technologies and International Logistics. | Direct to the school |
| Parkside Studio College, Hayes | Applied Learning Specialism in: Creative Media Construction Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy Health and Social Care Hospitality and Catering Sport |
Via Merton admissions |
| Space Studio West London, Feltham | Space Aerospace Science Maths |
Direct to the school |
UTCs outside London
| Name, location and website | Specialism | How to apply as a Merton resident |
|---|---|---|
| UTC Aylesbury | Computing or Health and Social Care | Direct to the school |
| UTC Portsmouth | Engineering | Direct to the school |
| UTC Reading | Computer Science and Engineering | Direct to the school |
Other schools in London that admit 14-19 year olds
| Name, location and website | Specialism | How to apply as a Merton resident |
|---|---|---|
| The BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology, Croydon | Dance, Film and media production, Music, Musical theatre, Interactive digital design, Theatre, Visual arts and design | Direct to the school |
| The Norwood School | Visual and performing arts | Direct to the school |