Aylesbury UTC, based in Aylesbury, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 14 to 19. The school is a university technical college and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Aylesbury UTC currently has around 145 pupils on roll, which is about 24% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.9% boys and 53.1% girls. Around 40.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 26.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 78.1%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (56.6%). unclassified pupils make up about 13.1% , followed by pakistani at 11.7%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 92% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (84%) , including 36% who stay in school sixth forms and 48% progressing to further education , while 8% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Oxford Road, Aylesbury, HP21 8PB
Website: http://www.aylesburyutc.co.uk/
Telephone: 01296388459
School Type: University technical college
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Buckinghamshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Joe Dunckley
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 139434

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 14/05/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 14 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 600
Number of Pupils: 145
Number of Boys: 68
Number of Girls: 77

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 26.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 78.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British56.60%82
Unclassified13.10%19
Pakistani11.70%17
Other White7.60%11
African5.50%8
White and Black Caribbean2.80%4
White and Black African0.70%1
White and Asian0.70%1
Other Black0.70%1
Irish0.70%1
Caribbean0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Mixed0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Indian0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well below average (-1.56)
Of the 41 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 38 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-1.56
Town average
0.08
Local authority average
-0.01
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
0%
Town average
31%
Local authority average
28%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
17%
Town average
55%
Local authority average
49%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
23.6
Town average
52.4
Local authority average
50.4
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
2.1
Town average
4.5
Local authority average
4.4
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
92%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Beech Green Nursery School
Beech Green , Southcourt HP21 8JG
- not rated 1,055 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bearbrook Combined School
Fowler Road , HP19 7QP
3out of 4 194 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Bearbrook Combined School
Fowler Road , HP19 7QP
- not rated 194 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Oak Green School
Oak Green , Southcourt HP21 8LJ
- not rated 635 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Willowmead Infant School and Nursery
Lavric Road , Walton Court HP21 8PF
- not rated 815 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary's Church of England School
Keen Close , Fairford Leys HP19 7WF
- not rated 895 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Aylesbury UTC
Oxford Road , HP21 8PB
2out of 4 0 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School
Oxford Road , HP21 8PE
4out of 4 179 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School
Oxford Road , HP21 8PE
- not rated 179 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Quarrendon School
Weedon Road , HP19 9PG
- not rated 1,621 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Aylesbury High School
Walton Road , HP21 7SX
4out of 4 1,826 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Buckinghamshire College Group
Oxford Road , HP21 8PD
- not rated 287 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Aylesbury Vale Academy
Paradise Orchard , HP18 0WS
3out of 4 3,278 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Pebble Brook School
Churchill Avenue , HP21 8LZ
3out of 4 275 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Blueprint
Coventon Road , HP19 9JL
- not rated 1,389 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Buckinghamshire Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Units 1 and 2 , The Abbey Centre HP19 9NS
- not rated 1,396 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Aylesbury Vale Primary Support Centre
Unit 1 and 2 , Abbey Centre HP19 9NS
- not rated 1,396 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Pathways Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Units 1 and 2 , Abbey Centre HP19 9NS
- not rated 1,396 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.