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UTC Reading
Ages 14–19286 pupilsNone
UTC Reading is a secondary school for pupils aged 14 to 19 in Reading. The school has around 286 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 41.2 and 48% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Reading can view UTC Reading's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Reading (RG1 5RQ), UTC Reading serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 842
Progress 8-0.8
Grade 5+ English & maths38%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelD+
A-level grade (point score)D+
APS per entry 23.2
Retention82%
Value added
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake10.4%
Free school meals10.4%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language19.7%
England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing87.1%
Attendance87.1%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher15.4
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Reading
All schools in Reading →Maiden Erlegh School in ReadingGood · 0.0 miAlfred Sutton Primary SchoolGood · 0.1 miRedlands Primary School0.3 miSt Joseph's College0.4 miUniversity of Reading0.6 miEarley St Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 mi
See the full area report for RG1 5RQ →