The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 32.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
32.5
11.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
26%
15.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.83
Band 5Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
75%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
12%
Based on 102 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 28 days per year on average — over a month of school.
40% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
8% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- University technical college
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 14–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 290
- Capacity
- 48%
- FSM
- 29.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Trust
- ACTIVATE LEARNING EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Emma Reynolds
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Greenwood Way, Harwell, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 6BZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAureus School
Secondary · Very close
Didcot Primary Academy
Primary · 325m away
Aureus Primary School
Primary · 594m away
Stephen Freeman Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Didcot Girls' School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Manor Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Harwell Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Northbourne Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is UTC Oxfordshire's Ofsted rating?
UTC Oxfordshire was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend UTC Oxfordshire?
UTC Oxfordshire currently has 290 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does UTC Oxfordshire take?
UTC Oxfordshire caters for pupils aged 14 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is UTC Oxfordshire?
UTC Oxfordshire is in Didcot, OX11 6BZ, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does UTC Oxfordshire have a sixth form?
Yes, UTC Oxfordshire has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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