Update on Published Admission Number (PAN) for Year 9 and Year 12 at UTC Plymouth

Update on Published Admission Number (PAN) for Year 9 and Year 12 at UTC Plymouth

Background

UTC Plymouth originally operated as a 14–19 college, admitting students into Year 10 and Year 12, with a maximum capacity of 650 students across Years 10 to 13. The Published Admission Number (PAN) for both Year 10 and Year 12 was set at 150 pupils.

In September 2019, UTC Plymouth expanded its provision to include Year 9, while maintaining the PAN of 150 at the normal points of entry. The college further extended its intake in September 2020 to include Year 7, evolving into a full secondary school serving students from Year 7 through to Year 13. At this point, the PAN for Year 7 was established at 120 pupils.

Over recent years, UTC Plymouth has seen a significant increase in demand and the school is now oversubscribed. Due to limitations in the building capacity, it is no longer feasible to continue offering the higher number of places.

In September 2022 a reduction of PAN was agreed to 120 pupils per year group, however there has been a further agreement with the local authority that will temporarily reduce year 9, 10 and 11.

When the Reach South Trust feel that UTC Plymouth is in position to increase the administration number UTC Plymouth will liaise with the local authority.