UTC Swindon

A requires improvement university technical college school in Swindon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for UTC Swindon.

Swindon, SN15ET Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 14-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

19

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
22.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -1.46
English & Maths grade 4+ %
47.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 47.0%
Continue in education or training
5.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 14.0%
Sustained employment
83.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 43.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
8 May 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Bristol Street
Swindon, SN15ET
Phone
1793207920
Website
utcswindon.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145155
Type
University technical college
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Bristol Street, Swindon, SN1 5ET
Website
www.utcswindon.co.uk
Age range
14-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ACTIVATE LEARNING EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
600 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
193
Free School Meals
29.2% (56 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.2% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.2%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
37.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
31.1
Ebacc Attainment 8:
9.4
English Attainment 8:
8.0
Maths Attainment 8:
7.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
6.4
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
9.4
Ebacc English:
97.0%
Ebacc Languages:
1.5%
Ebacc Maths:
97.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
95.5%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-1.46
Progress 8 Range:
-1.81 to -1.11
University Progression:
11.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
14.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
43.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
31.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
3.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
11%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
35 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
31.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
16 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
32
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
193 pupils
14-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Engineering Studies (BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D*)
★★ ★★★
(9 students)

Strong performance in 1 subject

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respect Organized Constructive Kind

Head Teacher's Message

UTC Swindon is a STEM-focused University Technical College for ages 14–19, specialising in Engineering, Digital and Cyber Security. It offers GCSEs, A Levels and technical qualifications, with strong employer engagement and real-world projects, aiming to transform lives through learning.

Facilities

State-of-the-art facilities designed to support the focused curriculum.

Curriculum Highlights

Specialisms in Engineering, Cyber Security and Digital Technologies. Employer engagement embedded into the curriculum with industry partners. Work experience entitlement for all students, including a two-week block at the end of Year 10 and Year 12.

SEND Provision

The site references safeguarding and reporting mechanisms (e.g., Whisper anonymous reporting service) as part of a safe and supported environment; details are provided through the Speak Up Speak Out and safeguarding resources.

Admissions Criteria

Entry requirements: a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above. The Technical Engineering pathway additionally requires a 5+ in Maths (or 6+ to study the Extended Diploma). The A Level pathway requires a 5+ in English and a 6+ in Maths and Science. All Year 10 and Year 12 students will attend a two-week work experience placement.

Financial Information

UTCs are free to attend.

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