Welcome to UTC Reading
UTC Reading opened in September 2013 for boys and girls aged 14 to 19 living in the catchment area. The UTC specialises in Engineering and Computer Science, alongside a broad and balanced curriculum and benefits from the support of local and national employers and leading universities. Life as a student at UTC Reading will be unlike any school experience you’ve ever had before. Using the latest technology, you will learn through projects and practical activities. Teaching staff run lessons and seminars to introduce new topics and are always on hand to offer ...
What our students say
Take Five: Five questions answered by Heena, Year 12
Year 12 student Heena answers five questions about her experience of UTC Reading
Take Five video: Five questions answered by Sam, Year 13
Year 13 student Sam answers five questions about his experience of UTC Reading
Take Five: Five questions answered by Imashi, Year 13
Year 13 student Imashi answers five questions about her experience of UTC Reading
Take Five: Five questions answered by Sampath, Year 13
Year 13 student Sampath answers five questions about his experience of UTC Reading
Take Five: Five questions answered by Lotinha, Year 13
Year 13 student Lotinha answers five questions about her experience of UTC Reading
Take Five: Five questions answered by Simon, Year 13
Year 13 student Simon answers five questions about his experience of UTC Reading
Take Five: Five questions answered by Caitlin, Year 12
Year 12 student Caitlin answers five questions about her experience of UTC Reading
Take Five: Five questions answered by Kieron, Year 13
Year 13 student Kieron answers five questions about his experience of UTC Reading
Reon, Year 12
Reon has been at UTC Reading since Year 10 and hopes to get an engineering apprenticeship when he leaves after Year 13.
Emma Clarke, Year 13
Emma joined UTC Reading in Year 12 because she wanted to do the Engineering BTEC.
Karl Matthews, Year 13
Karl Matthews, Year 13 student at UTC Reading, was particularly attracted to the UTC because of the links with industry.
Robert Goodenough, Year 12
Robert Goodenough joined the UTC in Year 12, having been attracted to the facilities and specialisms in computing and engineering.
Katie Munday
The staff at UTC Reading gave me confidence and encouraged me to do my best when I had a lot of doubts.
Sean Chapman
Studying at UTC Reading has given me a great personal learning journey and an amazing experience.
Joe Bond
I will miss UTC Reading. They have a certain way of approaching learning and it suits me and many others looking for similar careers.
Jai Allen
UTC Reading gave me the extra edge that companies are looking for.
Rebecca Morris
Studying at UTC Reading gave me a brilliant hands-on experience as to what working will be like.
James Weeks, 18
I feel like I’m in a forward thinking environment, where we can try out new ideas and get involved in different projects.
Rebekah Kinchin, 14
I’m really enjoying my time at the UTC. I get to study subjects I love every day and use great technology.
Sophie Wooldridge, 17
I joined UTC Reading as I want to specialise in computer science. It also means I can get my A-levels in maths and physics.
Samkeliso Kimeinyi, 14
Alongside my normal classes, I’ve also been working towards professional Microsoft qualifications during independent learning time.
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Apprenticeship @SSE now LIVE Be a part of the fight against climate change - looking to finding better, more efficient and affordable ways of producing clean, green energy SSE need the next generation of Apprentices to help them do this. Info here: https://t.co/UNP3d3g4CW
Are you interested in the Tech/Accountancy/Business sector? Ernst & Young are holding a Workshops & Networking evening on 11th March in their Reading Offices! Suitable for Year 12 & 13, FREE & starts at 5pm. Please contact us to secure your place! #UTCRCareers
Apprenticeship Opportunity @xtraclimited offering Level 2 & 3 Apprenticeships, suitable for Yr 11 students For more info & how to apply visit https://t.co/10hmHtFG1B
WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITY Year 12 & 13 students only. BMW Mini Plant in Oxford, Mechanical Engineering. 3 placements in March and 2 available in May. Application form sent to students internally. #UTCRCareers
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS Our Year 11 students have an awesome day ahead of them developing key employability skills from resilience & emotional intelligence, to CV Writing & interview skills! THIS, is what prepares our students for the world of work @UTCReading #UTCRCareers
"Too many school and college leavers lack the abilities employers look for. UTCs give employers the chance to do something about it at the local level. We’re directly involved in UTC Reading designing the curriculum, choosing qualifications and delivering exciting projects which bring learning to life." Nigel Ward, Network Rail
Case Studies
Students start-up UTC Reading radio station and are on-air within a week
Three Year 12 UTC Reading students have created a student-run radio station within a week, to help build a strong sense of community at the...
Pipeline Programme Day 3 - cryptography, TeenTech and resilience
Pipeline Programme Day 3 – cryptography, TeenTech and resilience
CV Clinics are a success with TEC Partners
TEC Partners collaborated with UTC Reading to provide students with CV Clinics with leading academic and industry partners.
Post-16 curriculum on show at first UTC Reading Open Event of 2020
UTC Reading welcomed over 200 prospective students and their families to its Open Event on Wednesday 22, focusing on the...
UTC Reading offers students ‘CV Clinics’ with leading local universities and companies
Sixth form students at UTC Reading are preparing for a day of CV Clinics on Wednesday 15 2020.
