How many pupils does UTC Oxfordshire have?

UTC Oxfordshire has 290 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is UTC Oxfordshire's Ofsted rating?

UTC Oxfordshire was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 December 2023).

How does UTC Oxfordshire perform at GCSE?

Pupils at UTC Oxfordshire achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 33.1 in 2025/26.

Is UTC Oxfordshire part of an academy trust?

Yes — UTC Oxfordshire is part of ACTIVATE LEARNING EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is UTC Oxfordshire?

UTC Oxfordshire is located at Greenwood Way, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 6BZ.

UTC Oxfordshire

Greenwood Way, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 6BZ

Good

Inspected 5 December 2023

Good

Ofsted

33.1

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

14–19

Ages

290

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

University technical college

Type

About UTC Oxfordshire

UTC Oxfordshire is an university technical college in Didcot, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 14–19. It has 290 pupils on roll. It is part of ACTIVATE LEARNING EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 December 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 33.1 (2025/26). 20.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Oxfordshire →
School Type: University technical college
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 14–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 290 / 600 (48%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 5 December 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

20.6%

Free school meals

13.9%

EAL

5.2%

SEN support

32.1%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

33.1

Attainment 8

102 pupils

21.6%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

51%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

D+

A-level average grade

14 students

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

38%

To higher education

10%

To top-third universities

10%

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

88%

Sustained destination

75%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

14.9%

Overall absence

42.5%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

18.5

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -6.8 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↑ +5.1 vs 2023/24

5.96

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

£42,646

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↑ +£496 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

5.1% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -2.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£9,155

Spend per pupil

£9,216

Income per pupil

52%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Greenwood Way, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 6BZ
Phone: 01235391587
Head Teacher: Emma Reynolds
Website: www.utcoxfordshire.org.uk

Academy Trust

ACTIVATE LEARNING EDUCATION TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is UTC Oxfordshire?: UTC Oxfordshire is an university technical college in Didcot, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 14–19.
How many pupils does UTC Oxfordshire have?: UTC Oxfordshire has 290 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is UTC Oxfordshire's Ofsted rating?: UTC Oxfordshire was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 December 2023).
How does UTC Oxfordshire perform at GCSE?: Pupils at UTC Oxfordshire achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 33.1 in 2025/26.
Is UTC Oxfordshire part of an academy trust?: Yes — UTC Oxfordshire is part of ACTIVATE LEARNING EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is UTC Oxfordshire?: UTC Oxfordshire is located at Greenwood Way, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 6BZ.

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