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Inadequate
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Inadequate |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Sixth-form provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Gaps in knowledge due to inconsistent teaching.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� learning disrupted by others.
Academic Progress: Curriculum improvements needed for consistent student progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behavior improved, but disruptions persist.
Qualifications and Training: Staff are knowledgeable about their subjects.
Current Educational Practices: Inconsistent teaching methods in Key Stage 4.
Strengths and Challenges: Mixed teaching quality; effective in some subjects, poor in others.
Qualifications and Training: Not all staff trained for new curriculum delivery.
Strengths and Challenges: Leadership more purposeful but middle leadership needs strengthening.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Pupils lack confidence in staff handling concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders need to improve oversight and behavior management.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Decisive actions starting but need to be sustainable.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying dealt with well, but overall safety concerns persist.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff fail to model professional behaviors.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Increased safeguarding staff but action precision needs improvement.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs for certifications and talents.
Career Counselling Services: Helpful, independent careers advice.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form has low attendance and mixed teaching quality.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Ineffective support due to lack of specific strategies.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Support for SEND not fully effective; staff need training.
Subjects Offered: Focus on STEM; engineering and computer science specialisms.
Communication: Online system introduced for concerns, appreciated by pupils.
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UTC Reading is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Berkshire, South East.
It has 395 students from age 14-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 48% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
96.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Inadequate by recent Ofsted inspection.
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To "change lives through learning" by boosting self-esteem, increasing opportunities, energising the neighbourhood, and creating wealth. We will build a sense of community among all of our stakeholders through our learning philosophy and key values of empowerment, enterprise, connectedness, and transformation. Our goal is to give our kids a secure and encouraging environment where success is assured.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| 吃瓜天堂 grade |
C
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A-
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| Ofset report | Inadequate | Outstanding | - |
| Age range | 14-19 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.4 | 8.3 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 48% | 0% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 7.70% | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.51 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 28.32% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 37.26% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 3% | 26.16% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 15% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 17.58% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.83 | 3.21 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 91.08% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 115 | 110 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 85.5% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 16% | 22.58% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 45.67% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 10% | 6.67% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.92% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1.75% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.67% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.81 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 29.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 38.21% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 4% | 23.74% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 16.42% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 18.84% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.52 | 3.17 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 94% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 114 | 113 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 91.55% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 21.09% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 52.55% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 15% | 9.09% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.82% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.09% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.64% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.35 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% 8 | 24.56% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% 11 | 31.39% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 18.28% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.5% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.06% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.24 | 2.85 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 83% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 56 | 108 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 79.38% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 11% | 14.63% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 77% | 47.63% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 5% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 12.25% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.25% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.74 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% 11 | 24.56% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% 15 | 30.72% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 1% | 21.78% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.83% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.72% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.32 | 2.9 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 72.25% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 50 | 107 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 68.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 11.63% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 47.63% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 20% | 3% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.5% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.25% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.63% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.3 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 29.5% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 35.22% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 4% | 22.44% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 17.44% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% | 17.94% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 83.14% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 56 | 123 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 39.14% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 16.43% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 71% | 58.14% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.57% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.71% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.57% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.57% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.33 | 30.19 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.67 | 30.34 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.70% | 22.03% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 132 | 109 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 56% | 62.33% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 14% | 5.5% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 23% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 4.83% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 22.17 | 35.6 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 22.92 | 32.66 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.5% | 25.67% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 113 | 100 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 50% | 64% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 4% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 15.33% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 10.5% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 21.96 6 | 35.85 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 20.76 12 | 32.96 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 20.46% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 122 | 113 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 50% | 63.67% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 18% | 7.17% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 17% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 8% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.51 1 | 36.48 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.94 8 | 35.9 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 35.3% | 29.05% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 8 | 8.83% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 41% | 8.83% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 12.33% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.67% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.57 | 29.29 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.17 | 29.8 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.2% | 18.43% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 10 | 14% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 32% | 7.5% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 18.83% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.5% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at UTC Reading
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
