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UTC Reading

University technical college · Reading · RG1 5RQ

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 14–19

Pupils

299

Local authority

Reading

Age range

Ages 14–19

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed university technical college (secondary), Ages 14–19, in Reading, Reading, 299 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 20.2%.

Open schools in Reading
156
Secondary schools in Reading
21
Academies among open schools in Reading
36% (56)
Open schools in RG1
20
Secondary in RG1
5
Open schools in Reading LA
71
Secondary in Reading LA
11

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in ReadingNear RG1

Overview

School type
University technical college
Phase
Secondary
Age range
14–19
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
139268

Location

Address
Crescent Road, East Reading
Postcode
RG1 5RQ
Town
Reading
County
Berkshire
Local authority
Reading

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
299
Boys / girls
219 / 80
School capacity
600
Capacity fill
299 / 600 (50%)
Free school meals
20.2%
FSM pupils
26
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
None
Governance
Academy trust: ACTIVATE LEARNING EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
ACTIVATE LEARNING EDUCATION TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01189381020
Website
http://www.utcreading.co.uk/

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