UTC Reading
Details
| Age Range | 14-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, University technical college |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Reading |
| Address | Crescent Road, RG1 5RQ |
| School Website | www.utcreading.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1189381020 |
| URN | 139268 |
School Census
| Total | 489 |
| Girls/Boys | 112/377 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 22.9%/77.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 19.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 50 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 23.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 07/02/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Inadequate.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 07/02/2023 | Inadequate |
| 19/05/2015 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 07/02/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Inadequate |
| Personal Development | Requires improvement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 19/05/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47.20% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 54.70% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.16 |
| Progress 8 | -0.79 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 65% |
| Entering EBacc | 3% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.83 |
| Progress 8 | -0.56 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 52% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.52 |
| Progress 8 | -0.81 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 68% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 15% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 39% |
| no | 61% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 11% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 62% |
| no | 38% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 21% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 13.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 12.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 10.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 5.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 5.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 5.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 27.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 11.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 10.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 7.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 6.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 6.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
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(0.09 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Alfred Sutton Primary School
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Ofsted Rating: Good
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Hamilton School
(0.11 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Inadequate
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Redlands Primary School
(0.39 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
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St Joseph's College
(0.40 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
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Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
(0.52 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Church Road, , RG6 1EY