UTC ReadingCrescent Road , Reading

UTC Reading is a secondary school in Reading, 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.

UTC Reading currently has around 286 pupils on roll, which is about 48% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 76.2% boys and 23.8% girls. Around 20.5% 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 12.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 42.4%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 16.1%. white british pupils make up about 15% , followed by other white at 14%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (91%) , including 77% who stay in school sixth forms and 11% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .