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UTC Reading
Crescent Road, East Reading, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5RQ, Reading
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.4 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
286
Capacity
600
Ages
14–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
48%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 70% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 80% recommending the school, though only 57% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The school also has a modest university progression rate of 55%, with only 4% of students moving on to top-third universities, indicating potential areas for improvement in higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.0 | Bottom 30% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 57% | Bottom 27% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 38% | Bottom 35% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 55% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 4% | Below avg |
Based on 105 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (10 responses)
★★★★★3.7
My child feels safe
90%
My child is happy
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
My child makes good progress
90%
School keeps me informed
80%
Good range of subjects
80%
Behaviour is good
80%
I'd recommend this school
80%
School supports development
80%
School has high expectations
80%
Progress is communicated
80%
School responds to concerns
20%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani16.1%
White British15.0%
White Other14.0%
Asian Indian10.5%
Asian Other6.6%
Mixed Other6.6%
Black African5.6%
Other5.2%
Mixed W+Asian4.2%
Asian Chinese2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Black Other2.1%
Asian Bangladeshi2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Location
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51.44765, -0.94045 · RG1 5RQ
School details
Local authorityReading
RegionSouth East
URN139268
School typeUniversity technical college
Websitewww.utcreading.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is UTC Reading rated by Ofsted?
UTC Reading was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2025.
Is UTC Reading a good school?
UTC Reading scores 36.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about UTC Reading?
Based on 10 Ofsted Parent View responses, UTC Reading receives a satisfaction score of 73% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at UTC Reading in GCSEs?
UTC Reading achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.0. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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