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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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Next installment of @ActivateAlet's #CareersNewsletter has just been published with info on #VirtualWorkExperience, #Apprenticeships and help with #Personalstatements. Take a look! https://t.co/mZcCqRHjeo
The most invigorating, motivating and inspirational workshop delivered to our Year 10 students this morning, encouraging them to "Maximise their potential" @MaximizeYP thank you for such a wonderful way to end the week! #transforminglivesthroughlearning https://t.co/CUstvpa7zS
Today we launch our #VirtualCareersFair to students! While we're sad not to be inviting our industry partners into college we're really pleased to have 22 Industry and University partners engage with us virtually! Want to take a look? Click here: https://t.co/Srwpq3CRy7
Great fun @UTCReading today entertaining the smashing Y13 students with a talk about the dreaded #PersonalStatement - don't forget to include lots of lovely evidence! #optimisingfutures https://t.co/VZ3QResz4L
Today's #DestinationsMorning featured @UniofReading on process of applying to Uni & advice to students, @JaneMarshallpsi gave engaging & amusing session on #PersonalStatements & Jake Wilkinson, Degree Apprentice at @fujitsu_uk gave tips for students applying for apprenticeships https://t.co/XhlS9oDgAA
"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
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Latest Covid-19 News
UPDATED: 09/10/20 - We wanted to let our school community know that a second student at UTC Reading has tested positive for Covid-19.
UTC facilities are second to none
In the most recent Baker Dearing Trust (BDT) survey of UTC students across the programme, the standard of facilities, both buildings an...
UTC Reading cyber security students rank 18th in the world after earning 428,840 Immersive Lab Points
A group of cyber security students at UTC Reading have been taking part in Immersive Labs, a series of hands-on, challenge-based skill exper...
UTC Reading recognised as a Microsoft Showcase School once again with staff awarded Microsoft Innovator in Education Expert (MIEE) status
Since becoming the country’s first UTC to be awarded status as a Microsoft Showcase School in 2015, UTC Reading have once again, renew...
UTC Reading recognised as a Prodigy Learning Outstanding Centre of Excellence for a second time
During this term, we received the fantastic news that we had, once again, been awarded status as a Prodigy Learning Outstanding Ce...
