# UTC Reading — Reading, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Jennie Thomson

## Contact

- **Address:** UTC Reading, UTC Reading Crescent Road, Reading, RG1 5RQ
- **Phone:** 01189 381020
- **Website:** http://www.utcreading.co.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/reading/utc-reading-14448

## About

UTC Reading is a STEM-focused school and sixth form, specialising in engineering and computer science. We ‘Transform Lives Through Learning’ by providing exciting and innovative education for young people by looking at how we learn as well as what we learn.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Inadequate — Feb 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Inadequate — Feb 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Inadequate — Feb 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Requires Improvement — Feb 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Requires Improvement — Feb 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — Some Areas for Improvement: We've been generally pleased with UTC Reading, but there are a few areas where the school could improve. Our son has loved the engineering program, but sometimes feels a bit overwhelmed by the academic workload. We've also had some issues with communication from the school, which can be frustrating. *(Nov 2022)*
- **5/5** — An Amazing Choice for Our Son: We can't speak highly enough of UTC Reading! The school's focus on STEM subjects has been perfect for our son's interests and abilities. He's loved the Digital Futures Programme and has become more confident in his skills every day. The facilities are also top-notch, with great resources for students to learn and grow. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — Excellent Support for Students: As a former parent, I can attest to the excellent support that UTC Reading provides for its students. The school's focus on industry partnerships has given my son the skills and confidence he needed to succeed in his career. He's now working as a software engineer and attributes his success to his time at UTC Reading. *(Jun 2022)*
- **5/5** — A Great Learning Community: UTC Reading has been a fantastic choice for our daughter. The school's values of collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving have really helped her grow as a learner. We've been impressed by the opportunities for students to apply their skills in real-world projects, like the REME Engineering Cup. *(Feb 2022)*

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