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UTC Swindon
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- Central Swindon South SN1 5ET
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Pupils do not achieve as well as they could.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Some pupils in key stage 4 do not behave well, impacting learning.
Current Educational Practices: Staff do not consistently identify the gaps in pupils' learning.
Strengths and Challenges: New leaders have implemented systems, but not all staff check pupil understanding effectively.
Opportunities for Involvement: The school has a wide range of opportunities for parents to engage.
Communication: School ensures parents are informed about their child's progress and events.
Actions for Quality Improvement: The trust has taken prompt action and changes in leadership.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership is addressing behaviour issues with clear systems.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Interventions to help pupils improve reading but lack precise planning.
Extracurricular Offerings: Strong career education provision with industry engagement.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students relish opportunities to engage with employers.
Career Counselling Services: Well-developed career education provision.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students are ready for their next steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are well supported but face curriculum challenges.
Subjects Offered: Specialises in engineering and digital technologies with A levels in sixth form.
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UTC Swindon is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Wiltshire County, South West.
It has 193 students from age 14-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1.
At this school, 25% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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A-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 14-19 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 12.5 | 8.3 | 14 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 25% | 0% | 44% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 2.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.01 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 34.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 25% | 27.61% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 42.61% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 19.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.11% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.06% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.40 | 2.6 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 84.67% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 57 | 141 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 78.47% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 41.07% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 46% | 15.93% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 8.93% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 12.47% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 2.53% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.6% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.9 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 24% | 29.65% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 42.35% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 16.76% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.88% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.12% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 93.2% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 33 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 89.33% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 47.67% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 17.53% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 12% | 7.93% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 16.2% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 2.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.8% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.71 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 18% 5 | 21.94% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% 16 | 35.94% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 15.53% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 5.88% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 8.82% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.61 | 2.24 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 95.56% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 90.67% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 43.22% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.44% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.22% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 20.11% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.56% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.72 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 23% | 24.88% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 39.06% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 3% | 18.94% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 6.25% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 10.5% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.95 | 2.36 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 96% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 157 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86.75% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 46% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23.13% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.75% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.25% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.88% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.38% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 22.42% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.5% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 14.42% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 7.25% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 8.17% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 95.75% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 163 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 67.13% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 58.5% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23.88% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.88% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.13% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.63% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.38% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 23.68 | 25.85 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 22.99 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 5.94% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 26 | 248 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 35% | 49.57% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 38% | 11% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 26.86% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 9.57% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 11.67 | 30.37 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | E+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 28.7 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 9.31% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 22 | 347 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 45% | 49.33% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 6% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 32% | 26.5% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 18% | 14.33% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 23.2 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 22.62 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 4.57% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 367 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 45.6% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 9.4% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 28.4% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 11.4% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 17.31 | 25.66 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 21.48 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 6.86% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 64.83% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.17% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 23.67% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 6.67% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 22.67 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 23.91 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 6.71% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 62.75% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 10% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 25.5% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.75% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 24th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 23rd Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
12 : 1
Student teacher ratio at UTC Swindon
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
