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UTC Swindon
Requires Improvementgraded 08/05/2024Ages 14–19191 pupils
UTC Swindon is a secondary school for pupils aged 14 to 19 in Swindon. The school has around 191 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 08/05/2024 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 30.7 and 23% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Swindon can view UTC Swindon's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 08/05/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 5 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Personal development
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 832.4
England avg 45.1 · was 31.1 in 2023/24
Progress 8-1.4
Grade 5+ English & maths25%
England avg 45% · was 24% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths45%
England avg 65% · was 47% in 2023/24
EBacc entry0%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score2.46
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)E+
APS per entry 13.4
A-level grade (best 3)E-
APS best 3: 7.6
AAB or better0%
Retention75%
Value added-1.10
Well below average · 95% CI -1.5 to -0.7
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake27.5%
Free school meals27.5%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language17.0%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled31%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing88.2%
Attendance88.2%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher14.8
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence37.0%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Swindon
All schools in Swindon →Robert Le Kyng Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miEOTAS Swindon0.7 miFerndale Primary School & NurseryGood · 0.7 miSt Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 miEven Swindon Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 miThe Commonweal SchoolGood · 0.9 mi
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