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Buckinghamshire UTC - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Buckinghamshire UTC
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- Aylesbury HP21 8PB
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Curriculum improvements are necessary; many subjects lack well-constructed lessons.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are courteous, but inconsistent behavior expectations need addressing.
Strengths and Challenges: New curriculum improvements underway due to recent staffing issues.
Communication: Parents are involved in SEND support reviews inconsistently.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe but reluctant to report poor behavior; improvements needed.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Good pastoral care, but not all pupils use available support.
Extracurricular Offerings: Limited opportunities, plans to expand range of activities.
Career Counselling Services: Effective careers provision and industry partnerships support pupil success.
Preparation for Sixth Form: High ambitions for sixth form, leading to successful study programme completion.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Needs more precise targets and regular review of support for pupils with SEND.
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Buckinghamshire UTC is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Buckinghamshire County, South East.
It has 155 students from age 14-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 17% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The innovative, dynamic, and employment-driven atmosphere at Bucks UTC will help young people develop the necessary skills to become highly competent workers in the future. Create fruitful connections between the IT and construction sectors to produce integrated learning opportunities. Develop qualified, driven personnel who will proactively represent the UTC's values and ethos. Ensure the achievement of our students in achieving their full potential and succeeding in their academic endeavours and future employment.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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A-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 14-19 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.5 | 8.3 | 17.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 17% | 0% | 42% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.56 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 23.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 17% | 39.38% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 49.24% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 27.45% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 17.43% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 21.36% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.11 | 3.29 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 77% | 93.49% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 26 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 50% | 89.41% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 19.37% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 8% | 52.29% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.83% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 14.95% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1.41% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 23% | 2.8% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.73 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 25 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 23% | 40.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% | 50.25% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 27.35% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 19.77% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 22.77% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.98 | 3.38 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 84% | 91.48% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 43 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 70% | 89.28% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 20.03% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 14% | 54.28% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.58% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 12.58% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 1.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 1.18% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.38 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 27.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 17% 4 | 41.61% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 29% 16 | 52.44% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 31.39% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 20.28% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 25% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.12 | 3.49 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 94.18% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 25 | 126 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 89.89% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 20.55% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 36% | 51.37% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.82% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 15.16% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 2.55% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.76% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.87 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 34.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 21% 5 | 44.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% 1 | 54.9% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 27.65% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 18.92% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 23.41% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.5 | 3.53 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 90.71% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 24 | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 71% | 75.14% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 16.06% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 53.31% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.54% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.91% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 13% | 2.17% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 13% | 1.43% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.1 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 35.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 16% | 42.58% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 53.29% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 33.54% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 25.17% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 26.33% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 88.46% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 46 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 50.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 17.14% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 50% | 54.43% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.71% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.57% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 1.91% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Buckinghamshire UTC
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
