Welcome to UTC Reading
I am delighted to welcome you to UTC Reading. It is an absolute privilege to be the Principal of such a ground breaking and innovative learning environment where we like to do things differently. UTC Reading offers you an opportunity to focus your education at the age of 14 or 16, so that you are prepared for the world of work that faces you, when you progress from education into employment. We specialise in Engineering and Computing and deliver these specialisms through high quality technical qualifications alongside GCSE’s and A Levels. Our entire curriculum and student experienc...
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.
I well remember all the many meetings, collecting the signatures from parents, securing the funding for this new school. It all seems worthwhile today ! https://t.co/NFS66xAs41
Improved #gcse grades for @UTCReading . Fantastic news - a huge congratulations to all their students! #utcgetresults https://t.co/aN9kSa9NIN
"Our Year 11 students have achieved a great deal in the 2 years since they joined us. They've not only gained academic qualifications but have also learned useful workplace skills & had valuable real-world project experience thanks to industry partners." Jonathan Nicholls
The results are in! #GCSEresultsday2019 We've seen grades improve from 2018 across all subjects! As well as amazing results, our Year 11 cohort have achieved over 150 professional qualifications, such as Microsoft Office Specialist! @UTColleges
We are open from 8.30am tomorrow for students to collect their #GCSE results! We are also running enrolment sessions from 12pm for those external students offered a place to join us in Year 12... See you all here tomorrow!
Good luck to all students collecting their GCSE results tomorrow! #gcseresultsday2019 https://t.co/0bDxM8XwgT
"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
UTC Reading students celebrate GCSE results
Year 11 students at UTC Reading are celebrating this morning after collecting their GCSE results. The Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding...
Bright futures lie ahead for UTC Reading students as they celebrate technical qualifications and A-level results
Examination results put students on the path to fulfilling destinations including, apprenticeships, higher education and employment....jpg)
UTC Reading’s STEM summer school success
Last week UTC Reading played host to its first STEM focussed summer school. Over the course of the week the students got to experiment with...
UTC Reading students reach TeenTech Awards final
This term, a group of UTC Reading finalists had the chance to present their Research Project ‘The Bioethics of Human Tissue’ at...
UTC Reading students and alumni competed in the Royal Navy Junior Field Gun Challenge this July under the banner of ‘ALET (Activate Learning Education Trust) Warriors.
The week-long event involved students working together to assemble a field gun (small canon), transporting it across the track at speed, fir...
