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UTC Swindon
Bristol Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 5ET, Swindon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.6 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
191
Capacity
600
Ages
14–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
32%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 32.4, this school performs better than 97% of schools nationwide, but the overall Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" indicates there are areas needing attention. While 45% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, only 12% progress to university, and just 4% to top-third universities, suggesting limited pathways for higher education. Parents may find the school's focus on vocational education appealing, but should consider its current performance metrics when making a decision.
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Last inspected: 8 May 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 32.4 | Bottom 3% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 45% | Bottom 7% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 25% | Bottom 10% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 12% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 4% | Below avg |
Based on 25 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British60.7%
White Other15.7%
Black African4.2%
Asian Indian3.7%
Asian Other2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed Other1.6%
Black Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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51.56168, -1.79385 · SN1 5ET
School details
Local authoritySwindon
RegionSouth West
URN145155
School typeUniversity technical college
Websitewww.utcswindon.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is UTC Swindon rated by Ofsted?
UTC Swindon was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2024.
Is UTC Swindon a good school?
UTC Swindon scores 4.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at UTC Swindon in GCSEs?
UTC Swindon achieved an Attainment 8 score of 32.4. 45% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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