UTC Oxfordshire
URN: 141111 • Didcot OX11 6BZ
Overview
- Name
- UTC Oxfordshire
- URN
- 141111
- Type
- University technical college
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- ACTIVATE LEARNING EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 48.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emma Reynolds (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01235391587
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Greenwood Way, Didcot OX11 6BZ
Summary
UTC Oxfordshire is a mixed secondary school located in Didcot, Oxfordshire, with a current enrolment of 290 students and a capacity of 600. As a University Technical College (UTC), it focuses on STEM education, specialising in life sciences, physical sciences, and engineering. The school aims to transform students' lives through innovative learning experiences that combine academic study with practical applications relevant to industry.
The curriculum at UTC Oxfordshire integrates core subjects with opportunities to study science and engineering, allowing students to engage in real-world problem-solving from the outset. The school collaborates closely with industry partners, including BMW and the Science and Technology Facilities Council, to provide students with meaningful work experiences and the skills needed for future employment or further education.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Emma Reynolds, UTC Oxfordshire fosters a supportive environment where students are encouraged to pursue their passions in STEM fields. The school is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and is committed to preparing students for successful careers by equipping them with both qualifications and practical experience.
The curriculum at UTC Oxfordshire integrates core subjects with opportunities to study science and engineering, allowing students to engage in real-world problem-solving from the outset. The school collaborates closely with industry partners, including BMW and the Science and Technology Facilities Council, to provide students with meaningful work experiences and the skills needed for future employment or further education.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Emma Reynolds, UTC Oxfordshire fosters a supportive environment where students are encouraged to pursue their passions in STEM fields. The school is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and is committed to preparing students for successful careers by equipping them with both qualifications and practical experience.
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Nearby alternatives
- Didcot Girls' School (76.6)
- St Birinus School (63.4)
- Didcot Girls' School (45.2)
- St Birinus School (45.2)
- Aureus School (38.5)
Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 14 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- ACTIVATE LEARNING EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 600
- Pupils
- 290
- Boys
- 212
- Girls
- 78
- FSM %
- 29.10
- Open date
- 2015-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-12-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 290 | 212 | 78 | 600 | 29.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 288 | 216 | 72 | 600 | 23.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 348 | 273 | 75 | 600 | 17.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 348 | 273 | 75 | 600 | 17.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 333 | 262 | 71 | 600 | 16.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 331 | 259 | 72 | 600 | 8.10 |
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