Ofsted Report
I am delighted to inform you that UTC Reading has been judged as Outstanding (in all areas) in the recent Ofsted inspection that took place on 19th and 20th May 2015.
I am enormously proud of the achievements of all connected with the UTC, especially the students who have made UTC Reading a wonderful place to learn, work and grow.
Below are a number of highlights from the report:
  • The business-like ethos of the college permeates all aspects of learning.
  • Students are prepared exceptionally well for their future lives in modern Britain.
  • Teachers’ high expectations of all students are matched by students’ keenness to learn and succeed.
  • The inspiring leadership of the principal… has resulted in outstanding achievement for students.
  • Students demonstrate exemplary behaviour in lessons.
  • Students respond enthusiastically to teachers’ questioning, and instinctively support each other in their learning.
  • Teachers demonstrate impressive levels of subject knowledge, particularly in the college’s specialist subjects.
Lee Nicholls, Chair of the Board of Governors, has said ‘that the outstanding judgement for UTC Reading re-affirms the Board of Governors strong belief that a curriculum shaped by industry experts, prepares the students to fill in the local and national skills gaps that exists in both computer science and engineering. The Governors join me in congratulating all stakeholders who have contributed to the outstanding judgement; the first outstanding UTC in the country.”
I have attached a full copy of the report. This will be available via the UTC website from Wednesday and available on the Ofsted website in five working days.
Whilst I am thrilled with the inspection judgement we will not be complacent in our aim to deliver computer science and engineering excellence to 14-18 year olds.
May I take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support.
Kind regards,

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