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Aylesbury UTC
Oxford Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 8PB, Buckinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
1.4 / 100
Bottom 1%
Better than 1% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
145
Capacity
600
Ages
14–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
24%
Summary
With a small student body of 145, this secondary school has demonstrated some challenges, as indicated by its recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement." GCSE results show a low average Attainment 8 score of 23.8 and only 28% of students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, which is below the national average. However, it may appeal to parents looking for a more personalized educational environment, despite the limited pathways to higher education, with only 23% of students progressing to university.
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Last inspected: 14 May 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 23.8 | Bottom 0% 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%. | 28% | Bottom 0% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 1% 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%. | 23% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 13 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British56.6%
Asian Pakistani11.7%
White Other7.6%
Black African5.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Black Other0.7%
White Irish0.7%
Location
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51.81350, -0.82644 · HP21 8PB
School details
Local authorityBuckinghamshire
RegionSouth East
URN139434
School typeUniversity technical college
Websitewww.aylesburyutc.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Aylesbury UTC rated by Ofsted?
Aylesbury UTC was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 May 2024.
Is Aylesbury UTC a good school?
Aylesbury UTC scores 1.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 1% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Aylesbury UTC in GCSEs?
Aylesbury UTC achieved an Attainment 8 score of 23.8. 28% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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