GCSE 2025/26
#3,191 of 3,312
Worse than 96% of schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
A-level 2024/25
#2,445 of 2,536
Worse than 96% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 5 Dec 2023
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 141111.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 33.1, worse than England, worse than Oxfordshire | 46.3 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 51%, worse than England, worse than Oxfordshire | 65.1% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 21.6%, worse than England, worse than Oxfordshire | 47.1% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 3.9%, worse than England, worse than Oxfordshire | 15.2% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 37.3%, worse than England, worse than Oxfordshire | 61.3% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 102 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 21.55, worse than England, worse than Oxfordshire | 33.46 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | D | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 24.52, worse than England, worse than Oxfordshire | 34 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or better | 0%, worse than England, worse than Oxfordshire | 15.6% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | -0.83, worse than England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Well below average, worse than England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 53 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | Merit | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 316 |
| Girls | 87 |
| Boys | 229 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 20.6% |
| First language not English | 13.9% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 600 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 47.3% |
| Sixth form places2024/25 | 300 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 95 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 9 |
| Average class size | 22 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 17.1 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 12.5 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 18.5 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 4.31 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 14.84 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 18.5 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 13 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 2 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 3.5 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 15.1%, worse than England, worse than Oxfordshire | 9% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 50.5%, worse than England, worse than Oxfordshire | 22.5% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 7.2%, worse than England, worse than Oxfordshire | 4.6% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 80% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 15.2% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0% |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 89.7% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 80.3% |
| Further education | 41.9% |
| School sixth form | 37.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% |
| Employment | 4.3% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 3.4% |
| Sixth form college | 0% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 81.5% |
| Employment | 37% |
| Higher education | 29.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.3% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 9.3% |
| Further education | 1.9% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
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| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Secondary | Aureus School | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 22 Oct 2024. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Didcot Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Jun 2019. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Aureus Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Oct 2022. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Stephen Freeman Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Apr 2019. | |
| 0.8 mi | Secondary | Didcot Girls' School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Nov 2015. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Manor Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Oct 2023. | |
| 1.1 mi | Primary | Harwell Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 May 2017. | |
| 1.1 mi | Primary | Northbourne Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Jun 2015. | |
| 1.3 mi | Nursery | Lydalls Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 10 Oct 2023. | |
| 1.3 mi | Secondary | St Birinus School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2025. |
UTC Oxfordshire is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 5 Dec 2023.
UTC Oxfordshire ranks 3,191 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (worse than 96% of schools) and 2,445 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (worse than 96% of schools).
In 2025/26, 21.6% of pupils at UTC Oxfordshire got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 33.1 (England 46.2).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at UTC Oxfordshire was D, and 0% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
UTC Oxfordshire has 316 pupils aged 14 to 19.
UTC Oxfordshire had 600 school places in 2024/25.
Yes, UTC Oxfordshire has a sixth form with 300 places in 2024/25.
At UTC Oxfordshire, the average class had 22 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 17.1 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at UTC Oxfordshire missed 15.1% of sessions (England 8%), and 50.5% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.