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UTC Reading is a non-selective free school. It has about 400 boys and girls aged between 14 and 19. Ofsted last inspected the school in February 2025.
This school is a member of Activate Learning Education Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Theale Green School, UTC Oxfordshire, UTC Heathrow, The Bicester School and UTC Swindon.)
Particular strengths include Finances, Admissions, Destinations and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Attendance and Attainment.
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very high. Show details
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is quite low.
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is poor, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
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