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UTC Heathrow is a non-selective free school. It has about 210 boys and girls aged between 14 and 19. In February 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Activate Learning Education Trust. (Other schools in this trust include UTC Reading, Theale Green School, UTC Oxfordshire, The Bicester School and UTC Swindon.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Destinations, Finances and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Progress and Attendance.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very high. Show details
Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite low.
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is poor, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Attainment: Poor. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Poor. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
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