Open Days and Visits

Welcome to UTC Reading. We are a STEM focused secondary school and Sixth Form located in Reading.

Students can join our school in Year 10, or in Year 12 for Sixth Form.

upcoming open evenings

Tuesday 9 December (Sixth Form only)

Click on the link above to book your ticket.

We have no more open events for current year 9 students planned this year; if you are interested in looking around the school to join in year 10 in September 2026, please contact us to arrange an individual visit either on 01189 381020 or email: enquiries@utcreading.org.uk.

We are also holding ‘meet the headteacher’ events on Friday mornings until Christmas. Please click on the blue box below for details. 

Meet the Headteacher

MEET THE HEADTEACHER

This is an ideal opportunity for parents to find out more about what UTC Reading has to offer both year 10 and 12 students.

The Headteacher will take you on a guided tour of UTC Reading and will be on hand to answer any questions.

These events are running every Friday morning from 7th November until 12th December at 10am. Click here to book your ticket (one ticket per family, max 8 families per session).

Individual Visits

If you would prefer to see the school alone, or have any other queries please call the school on 01189 381020 or email: enquiries@utcreading.org.uk

UTC Reading offers something different:

  • A specialised and varied curriculum: A variety of subjects including art and design and computer science
  • World-class employer connections: We partner with some of the biggest companies in IT and Engineering to offer face-to-face learning, project days and mentoring
  • Gold standard careers support: We achieved the sought-after Gold Careers Mark for our excellent careers guidance, heavily supported by our employer partners

Our students also benefit from: small class sizes, excellent pastoral care and almost weekly opportunities to engage with employers.

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Georgina Craven

Georgina Craven

Executive Director of SEND (SENCo)

Georgina is an experienced SEND leader with over thirteen years specializing in supporting neurodiverse learners and leading SEND provision. Beginning her career as an LSA, she progressed through roles including Senior LSA, Teacher of Biology, Director of SEND, and now Executive Director of SEND. A qualified teacher with a Marine Zoology degree from Newcastle University, Georgina also holds a Master’s in SEND, specialising in SEMH and Autism, alongside the National Award for SEN Coordination and accreditation as an Access Arrangements Assessor. She has contributed to SEND practice at both school and local authority level, including sitting on EHCP panels and leading school‑wide implementation of SEND technology systems. As a Therapeutic Thinking trainer, she champions inclusive, neuroaffirming practice rooted in the social model of disability and strongly believes in celebrating the strengths that neurodiversity brings to education and the wider world. 

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