UTC Reading
Reading, RG1 5RQ · Reading · secondary school
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10th of 10 secondary schools in Reading we can score, 11 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 891 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.1/10 among them, against 0.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 27.9 · 12 | 46% | 0.54 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.8 · 6 | 38% | 0.22 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 34.5 · 5 | 15% | 0.07 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
UTC Reading overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 in 2023/24 was -0.8, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.6 out of 10 among them, against 2.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join robotics, coding, 3D print, and board game clubs, play badminton, football, or basketball, and participate in painting, flatbrush painting, and dance. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 299 pupils against a stated capacity of 600. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8?
What Ofsted said about UTC Reading
Overview
UTC Reading has undergone "substantial improvements" since its previous inspection, with inspectors concluding the school "no longer requires significant improvement." The report highlights a "suitably broad and ambitious curriculum" focused on STEM, where pupils enjoy a "professional environment" and achieve well in both core and vocational subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "notable strength" in careers provision, including extensive opportunities to meet employers and visit workplaces.
- Behaviour is described as good, with pupils treating each other with respect and bullying being "dealt with promptly and effectively."
- The school provides effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring reading is "not a barrier to their learning."
- Attendance has improved significantly and is now "close to the national average," while suspensions have reduced.
- Personal development is strong, with a PSHE curriculum that prepares pupils for "life in modern Britain" and independent living.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not consistently use assessment information to adapt the curriculum, meaning work is sometimes "too difficult or not challenging enough."
- The school must ensure all teachers have the expertise to adapt curriculum delivery so that "all pupils can achieve to the best of their ability."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 40.7 |
| 2024/25 | 42.0 |
| 2025/26 | 34.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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