The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 32.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
32.4
11.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
25%
16.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
E+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-1.10
Band 5Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
83%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
67%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
10%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
13%
Based on 52 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
38% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- University technical college
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 14–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 191
- Capacity
- 32%
- FSM
- 27.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Swindon
- Trust
- ACTIVATE LEARNING EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Hollie Taylor (Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bristol Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 5ET
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRobert Le Kyng Primary School
Primary · 501m away
Wizard Education
Independent · 936m away
Even Swindon Primary School
Primary · 973m away
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.2km away
King William Street Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
The Commonweal School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is UTC Swindon's Ofsted rating?
UTC Swindon was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend UTC Swindon?
UTC Swindon currently has 191 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does UTC Swindon take?
UTC Swindon caters for pupils aged 14 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is UTC Swindon?
UTC Swindon is in Swindon, SN1 5ET, in the Swindon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does UTC Swindon have a sixth form?
Yes, UTC Swindon has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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