UTC Oxfordshire year 10 entry open evening Wednesday 1 October 2025

By Activate Learning Education Trust

Come along and find out about our STEM focused secondary school, where you can discover science and engineering excellence for your GCSEs

Date and time

Location

UTC Oxfordshire

Greenwood Way Harwell OX11 6BZ United Kingdom

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Highlights

  • 2 hours
  • In person

About this event

Book your FREE ticket to our Open Event at our Ofsted-rated 'Good' school

Interested in studying science and/or engineering in a high-tech environment, where you can gain specialist skills and knowledge relevant for industry and work with employers?

UTC Oxfordshire offers something different:

  • A specialised and varied curriculum: we offer a wide choice of qualifications allowing you to focus your learning in science or engineering, including subjects like sport science, astromony and product design, some of which are unique in Didcot
  • World-class employer connections: we partner with local employers large and small, and our students benefit from face-to-face learning, project days and work placements
  • Genuine preparation for work: You’ll be learning on industry-standard equipment from a curriculum carefully designed with key employers to make learning as relevant and transferable to the world of work as possible. Meet some of our employer partners exhibiting on the night!

SCHEDULE

  • Doors open at 5:00 PM
  • Headteacher Welcome Talk: 5.30 & again at 6.30 PM in the Main Hall (choose either talk)
  • Self-guided tours before and after the talk
  • Doors close at 7:00 PM

Click right to reserve your space. Only one ticket is needed per family, and please bring this with you on the night.

To find out more about UTC Oxfordshire please visit: www.utcoxfordshire.org.uk

*Please note, if you have any other queries please call the school on 01235 391587 or email: enquiries@utcoxfordshire.org.uk

We look forward to meeting you.

Emma Reynolds, Headteacher

Frequently asked questions

Is there car parking for the event?

We do have car parking onsite however it can get very busy so if you can't find a space, please park in the surrounding areas.

What is the reason to start in Year 10?

Some young people know early on what they want to do in their future career, so why not start developing their future plans now? The extended offering at a UTC provides a whole year of extra teaching for every two years the student is with us due to the longer working day.

Am I allowed to leave my old school?

The government sends out a letter to families each year, explaining that students may switch schools at age 14 if they choose to. This letter is sent out to parents in September each year and then families can apply for a place at UTC Oxfordshire.

Are free school meals available?

All pupils eligible for free school meals have that entitlement.

Is it just for boys?

Certainly not. The % of female students attending UTC Oxfordshire has increased year on year. We work with a number of industry partners and professional organisations to engage with female engineers and scientists to ensure our female students recognise the breadth of opportunities available.

Are there any fees?

No – UTCs are free to attend.

Organised by

Activate Learning Education Trust

Activate Learning Education Trust is a multi-academy trust based in the Thames Valley and on a mission to Transform Lives Through Learning. Our six schools including two comprehensive secondary schools and Sixth Forms in Theale and Bicester, and four UTCs, STEM-focused secondary schools and sixth forms educating students from year 10 to year 13.

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Oct 1 · 17:00 GMT+1