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UTC Oxfordshire
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils develop the skills needed for their future career plans through detailed learning and workplace preparation.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Lessons are calm and purposeful; pupils show a mature attitude to learning.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have good subject knowledge and training to identify SEND needs.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers link concepts from different subjects to widen technical knowledge.
Strengths and Challenges: While teachers have good subject knowledge, there is some variability in teaching methods.
Opportunities for Involvement: Regular communication and meetings with parents provide additional support where needed.
Communication: The school ensures parents are informed about attendance and behaviour concerns.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Skilled staff provide guidance if pupils have any concerns or worries.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders ensure that the curriculum sets out the knowledge pupils need to learn.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective systems ensure behaviour concerns are identified and managed.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The wider personal development offer helps pupils learn how to stay safe.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils benefit from visits to local businesses and universities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils develop skills for the workplace alongside academic studies.
Career Counselling Services: Careers provision is detailed and focused on pupils鈥� aspirations.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students value learning about teamwork and other key skills.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are sensitively supported to participate fully in class discussions and learning activities.
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About Us
UTC Oxfordshire is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Oxfordshire, South East.
It has 288 students from age 14-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1.
At this school, 25% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
80.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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For boys and girls living in the catchment area between the ages of 14 and 19, UTC Oxfordshire opened its doors in Didcot in September 2015. Our UTC has a broad and well-balanced curriculum and a focus on the life sciences, physical sciences, and engineering. Employers in the area as well as three prestigious universities support us. Our goal is for UTC Oxfordshire to offer high-tech, scientifically oriented education to a large catchment area. Our engineering and science specialisations will also entice young people from farther away, becoming a centre of excellence for the region.
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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 | -1.10 | 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 | 33.0 | 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 | 25% | 26.14% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 36% | 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% | 16.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.29% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.17% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.46 | 2.7 | 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 | 95% | 90.53% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 98 | 131 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 83.43% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 27.47% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 36.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.11% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 15.77% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 2.91% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 4.11% | 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 | -0.68 | 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 | 41 | 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 | 43% | 29.39% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 39.72% | 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% | 18.13% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.6% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.95% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.2 | 2.9 | 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 | 92% | 86.02% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 115 | 128 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 81.24% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 28.5% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 37.37% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 3.89% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.5% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 2.39% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.35% | 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 | -0.84 | 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 | 35.3 | 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 | 31% 8 | 25.22% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% 17 | 36.04% | 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 | 13% | 18.45% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% 2 | 8.34% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% 5 | 12.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.08 | 2.72 | 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 | 100% | 90.15% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 85 | 140 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 83.31% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 29.05% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 42% | 39.36% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.87% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.23% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 14% | 3.87% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.97% | 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 | -0.58 | 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 | 44.9 | 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 | 39% 5 | 24.63% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 35% | 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 | 10% | 16.78% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 1 | 8.07% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% 4 | 11.26% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.97 | 2.7 | 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 | - | 77.69% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 140 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 67.62% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 25% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.74% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.79% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.38% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.41% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.87% | 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 | -0.69 | 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 | 41.7 | 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 | 34% | 25.51% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 35.98% | 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 | 15% | 17.37% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 11.17% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 12.06% | 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 | - | 80.97% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 150 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 71.61% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.91% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 37.09% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.06% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.64% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.82% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.55% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30 | 32.96 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.31 | 33.27 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 23.10% | 18.51% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 50 | 197 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 46% | 54.2% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 20% | 4.89% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 26.83% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 6.77% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.12 | 35.05 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.67 | 34.57 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 35.0% | 22.47% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 62 | 248 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 47% | 55.46% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 4.34% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 24.83% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 8.2% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.76 6 | 33.15 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.50 16 | 33.27 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 43.8% | 20.31% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 41 | 207 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 37% | 54.21% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 39% | 7.58% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 27.61% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 6.91% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.56 3 | 32.06 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 21.56 17 | 32.03 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.7% | 18.43% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 35% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.34% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 15.66% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.97% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.01 | 31.92 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.57 | 32.93 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.3% | 20.07% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 6 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 52.93% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.46% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 25.39% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
11 : 1
Student teacher ratio at UTC Oxfordshire
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
