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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.
As this week is #MentalHealthAwareness week the #CareersNewsletter is including some tips and resources on helping you with your mental health during this difficult time. It is also packed full with useful and interesting resources for careers over the next week! https://t.co/ohVlKuqyf2
Year 12 Destinations! Unsure what to do after Year 13? Still exploring your options? Don't panic! There's plenty of time. For more help & guidance see our Year 12 Destinations Newsletter https://t.co/Ba60BBv0JE #UTCRCareers
This week's #CareersNewsletter is here! Thanks to @EqualEngineers, @IMechE, @WhiteHatGB, @AmazingAppsUK, @SalfordUni and @CareerEnt for info! https://t.co/wl0kcCOEuH
REMINDER: We're kicking off @ActivateAlet's series of #IndustryInsights w/ @thameswater today at 2pm! It's not too late to register, so visit: https://t.co/o8awR6fp1d https://t.co/tl2QNXAbOt
This week's #CareersNewsletter is a hotchpotch of interesting and useful things from industry, universities & more directly careers related information. Enjoy! Thanks to @PenguinUKBooks, @thameswater, @CareerEnt, @Founders4School, @ssejobs, @UniofReading & @UniOfSurrey for input! https://t.co/LTMS9NVwv4
Kicking off @ActivateAlet's series of #IndustryInsights w/@thameswater on 7th May at 2pm! For more info and to register for the link to the livestream online event visit: https://t.co/RjdNunF1H9 https://t.co/XUFA4YwwPp
"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
Coronavirus update and information
We are aware that there may be an update from the Government this weekend. If there are any implications for schools, we will update...
Industry Insights: Women in STEM
Every Thursday at 2pm, students are able to join a virtual Industry Insight Talk, hosted by Activate Learning Education Trust (ALET).
Students get access to weekly Industry Insight Talks with leading experts, with the first session held with Thames Water
Activate Learning Education Trust (ALET) have introduced a series of weekly Industry Insight talks with a range of leading employers.
UTC Reading features in The Guardian for remote learning success
Since March, students and staff at UTC Reading have been using Microsoft Teams every day to have remote lessons, as well as collaborate...
Teachers use Virtual Reality technology to engage students during lockdown
Despite the challenges presented to us by the need to rapidly adapt our teaching to use video conferencing apps like Microsoft Teams, Zoom a...
