Ofsted: Requires improvement emoji_events #14 in Swindon public Top 45% UK

UTC Swindon

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Samantha Knowlton

corporate_fareACTIVATE LEARNING EDUCATION TRUST

location_onSwindon, SN1 5ET

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2024

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Students

184

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Attainment 8

32.4

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GCSE Rank

#14 in Swindon

#3,130 of 3,216 nationally

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UTC Swindon is a University technical college secondary school in Swindon, serving ages 14-19. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

UTC Swindon is an university technical college in Swindon, admitting pupils aged 14-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of ACTIVATE LEARNING EDUCATION TRUST. The school has approximately 191 pupils on roll, of whom 31% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 32.4, placing the school #14 in Swindon and #3,130 of 3,216 nationally. 25.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 3.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 6 A-level subjects. 3.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 3.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: -1.1 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Good, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 22.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

32.4

Grade 5+ E&M

25.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)3.4%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS2.46

2024

Progress 8 Score

-1.46

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

31.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS2.5

2023

Progress 8 Score

-1.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

34.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS2.40

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.9

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS2.54

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.71

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS2.61

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.72

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc3%

EBacc APS2.95

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)69%

Apprenticeships10%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)67%

Apprenticeships14%

Employment10%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-1.1

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

E+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*–A3.2%

Achieving A*–B3.2%

VA Banding Well below average

Retention rate75.0%

A-level subjects offered6

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.7

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

E+

Students

Retention rate71.40%

2023

Avg Grade

D+

Students

2022

Avg Grade

E+

Students

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

15 July 2025

Inspection Report

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08 May 2024

Inspection Report

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03 March 2020

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-05-08

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2020-03-03

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-01-25

S5 Inspection EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

20.4%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

9.9%(19 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 191 pupils. During this period, there were 39 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 20.4%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	191	39	20.4%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	195	46	23.6%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	187	21	11.2%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	193	33	17.1%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	204	82	40.2%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	178	10	5.6%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	184	11	6.0%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	191	53	27.7%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	173	6	3.5%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	177	15	8.5%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	180	22	12.2%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	169	6	3.6%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	170	2	1.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	174	14	8.0%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	146	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	146	10	6.8%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	147	17	11.6%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	120	6	5.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	121	10	8.3%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	124	27	21.8%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	158	9	5.7%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	160	31	19.4%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	167	47	28.1%	3.7%	4

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 25 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 23 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 8 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

56.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

72.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

13.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree26%

agree31%

disagree21%

strongly disagree23%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree21%

agree21%

disagree33%

strongly disagree26%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree26%

agree21%

disagree28%

strongly disagree10%

not applicable15%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes38%

no62%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree40%

agree27%

disagree13%

strongly disagree20%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree31%

agree31%

disagree23%

strongly disagree5%

don't know10%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree23%

agree33%

disagree28%

strongly disagree13%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree18%

agree31%

disagree28%

strongly disagree23%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree33%

agree36%

disagree31%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree28%

agree33%

disagree5%

strongly disagree10%

don't know23%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree31%

agree18%

disagree28%

strongly disagree8%

don't know15%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes51%

no49%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Swindon

The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College

Swindon Academy

Nova Hreod Academy

Lydiard Park Academy

The Deanery CofE Academy

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