The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Inadequate by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.0
1.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
3.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.26
Band 4Source: 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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 120 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 23 days per year on average — over a month of school.
37% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 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
- 286
- Capacity
- 48%
- FSM
- 20.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Reading
- Trust
- ACTIVATE LEARNING EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Ms Jennie Thomson (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Crescent Road, East Reading, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5RQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMaiden Erlegh School in Reading
Secondary · Very close
Alfred Sutton Primary School
Primary · Very close
Redlands Primary School
Primary · 551m away
St Joseph's College
Independent · 576m away
Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 917m away
Trinity Christian School
Independent · 1.1km away
Phoenix College
Special school · 1.3km away
Groveside School
Independent · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is UTC Reading a selective school?
No. UTC Reading is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is UTC Reading's Ofsted rating?
UTC Reading was rated Inadequate at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend UTC Reading?
UTC Reading currently has 286 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does UTC Reading take?
UTC Reading caters for pupils aged 14 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is UTC Reading?
UTC Reading is in Reading, RG1 5RQ, in the Reading local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does UTC Reading have a sixth form?
Yes, UTC Reading has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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