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...

What our students say

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  Take Five: Five questions answered by Heena, Year 12

  Year 12 student Heena answers five questions about her experience of UTC Reading

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  Take Five video: Five questions answered by Sam, Year 13

  Year 13 student Sam answers five questions about his experience of UTC Reading

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  Take Five: Five questions answered by Imashi, Year 13

  Year 13 student Imashi answers five questions about her experience of UTC Reading

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  Take Five: Five questions answered by Sampath, Year 13

  Year 13 student Sampath answers five questions about his experience of UTC Reading

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  Take Five: Five questions answered by Lotinha, Year 13

  Year 13 student Lotinha answers five questions about her experience of UTC Reading

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  Take Five: Five questions answered by Simon, Year 13

  Year 13 student Simon answers five questions about his experience of UTC Reading

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  Take Five: Five questions answered by Caitlin, Year 12

  Year 12 student Caitlin answers five questions about her experience of UTC Reading

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  Take Five: Five questions answered by Kieron, Year 13

  Year 13 student Kieron answers five questions about his experience of UTC Reading

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  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.

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  Emma Clarke, Year 13

  Emma joined UTC Reading in Year 12 because she wanted to do the Engineering BTEC.

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  Karl Matthews, Year 13

  Karl Matthews, Year 13 student at UTC Reading, was particularly attracted to the UTC because of the links with industry.

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  Robert Goodenough, Year 12

  Robert Goodenough joined the UTC in Year 12, having been attracted to the facilities and specialisms in computing and engineering.

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  Katie Munday

  The staff at UTC Reading gave me confidence and encouraged me to do my best when I had a lot of doubts.

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  Sean Chapman

  Studying at UTC Reading has given me a great personal learning journey and an amazing experience.

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  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.

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  Jai Allen

  UTC Reading gave me the extra edge that companies are looking for.

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  Rebecca Morris

  Studying at UTC Reading gave me a brilliant hands-on experience as to what working will be like.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Samkeliso Kimeinyi, 14

  Alongside my normal classes, I’ve also been working towards professional Microsoft qualifications during independent learning time.

• "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