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Aylesbury UTC

Buckinghamshire, HP21 8PBSecondaryAges 14–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
May 2024
Progress 8
-1.38
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#3,091
of 3,141 nationally

About Aylesbury UTC

Aylesbury UTC is a small 14-19 state school in Buckinghamshire, and the first thing parents will notice is that it is not oversubscribed. With 145 pupils against a capacity of 600, the school has significant spare places, which is unusual for a secondary in this selective local authority. There is no parent-view data available from the school, so we cannot report a recommendation percentage from current families. However, the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, carried out in May 2024, rated it as Requires Improvement across every category, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. This was the same overall rating as its previous inspection in 2022, meaning there has been no change in the school’s official standing. For families considering this school, the lack of oversubscription and the consistent Requires Improvement rating are the two most important signals to weigh up.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range14 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressOxford Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 8PB
HeadteacherJoe Dunckley
Local AuthorityBuckinghamshire
Number of Pupils145
Free School Meals (FSM)40.4%
School Capacity145 / 600 (24% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Sixth Form Provision
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 17 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

14
Dining HallICT SuiteArt StudiosTennis CourtsLibraryMusic RoomsScience LabsSports HallSwimming PoolTheatreGymnasiumPlaying FieldsChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

FootballRowingGymnasticsHockeyNetballTennisRugbyBadmintonMartial ArtsBasketball

Clubs & Activities

ChessNewspaperDramaYoung EnterpriseScience ClubDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthHearingVisionLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:00

Source: aylesburyutc.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Aylesbury UTC

Aylesbury UTC has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.