Central Bedfordshire UTC, based in Houghton Regis, 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 has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Central Bedfordshire UTC currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, LU5 5PY |
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| School Type: | University technical college |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Central Bedfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Lesley Glover |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 138199 |
| Age Range: | 14 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 600 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pastures Way Nursery School Pastures Way , LU4 0PE | 3out of 4 | 1,717 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Nursery School Goldstone Crescent , LU5 4QU | 3out of 4 | 2,384 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gill Blowers Nursery School 1 Mossdale Court , Teesdale LU4 9JL | 3out of 4 | 2,686 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Tree Primary Academy Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5QN | 3out of 4 | 325 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawthorn Park Community Primary Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5QN | - not rated | 381 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Grove Road , Houghton Regis LU5 5PE | - not rated | 674 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Hammersmith Gardens , Houghton Regis LU5 5RG | - not rated | 947 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Hammersmith Gardens , Houghton Regis LU5 5RG | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bedfordshire UTC Parkside Drive , Kingsland Skills Centre LU5 5PY | - not rated | 0 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland Community College Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Houstone School Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | - not rated | 189 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Houghton Regis Academy Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | - not rated | 245 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chalk Hills Academy Leagrave High St , LU4 0NE | 3out of 4 | 2,266 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandreth Middle School Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | - not rated | 149 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Linmear Middle School Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | - not rated | 149 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Houghton Middle School Parkside Drive , Houghton Regis LU5 5PX | - not rated | 245 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Vale School Wilbury Drive , LU5 4QP | - not rated | 2,233 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bedfordshire College Kingsway , LU5 4HG | - not rated | 2,964 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bedfordshire PRU Kingsland Campus , Parkside Drive LU5 5PY | - not rated | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcrest School Regis Education Centre , Parkside Drive LU5 5PX | - not rated | 149 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chiltern School Parkside Drive , LU5 5PX | 3out of 4 | 232 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy of Central Bedfordshire Kingsland Campus , Parkside Drive LU5 5PX | 3out of 4 | 262 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Education Trust 12 Queen Street , LU5 5BT | - not rated | 1,824 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.