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UTC Swindon is a non-selective free school. It has about 180 boys and girls aged between 14 and 19. In March 2020 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Activate Learning Education Trust. (Other schools in this trust include UTC Oxfordshire, Theale Green School, The Bicester School, UTC Reading and UTC Heathrow.)
Particular strengths include Admissions and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Progress and Environment.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are excellent. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is very high.
Sixth form: Poor. Progress is poor. Destinations at 18 are poor.
Environment: Poor. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very high.
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Finances: Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
Progress: Poor. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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