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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 measures— 2024/25

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 measures— 2024/25

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.

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

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.