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UTC Reading

Crescent Road, East Reading, Reading, RG1 5RQ

University technical college
Pupils
286
Ages
14-19
FSM
20.5%
Attainment 8
42.0
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures2024/25

Attainment 8
42.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.2%
Basics 9-5
38.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
3.06
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures2024/25

APS per Entry
23.20
A*-A Grades
17.6%
A*-B Grades
27.1%
AAB+ %
17.6%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 111 students entered

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About UTC Reading

UTC Reading is a secondary school in Reading, Reading. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.0. The school has around 286 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Crescent Road, Reading, RG1 5RQ | More schools in Reading

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for UTC Reading, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2025Good
  2. Oct 2023Taking effective action towards the removal…
  3. Feb 2023Inadequate
  4. May 2015Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about UTC Reading

What is UTC Reading's Ofsted rating?
UTC Reading received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are UTC Reading's latest exam results?
UTC Reading: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is UTC Reading located?
UTC Reading is a secondary school in Reading, Reading (RG1 5RQ).
How many pupils attend UTC Reading?
UTC Reading has around 286 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare UTC Reading with other schools?
View UTC Reading's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Reading.