UTC Swindon, based in Swindon, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 14 to 19. The school is a university technical college and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
UTC Swindon currently has around 153 pupils on roll, which is about 26% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 88.2% boys and 13.1% girls. Around 14.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Bristol Street, Swindon, SN1 5ET |
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| School Type: | University technical college |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Swindon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Joanne Harper |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 140972 |
| Age Range: | 14 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 600 |
| Number of Pupils: | 153 |
| Number of Boys: | 135 |
| Number of Girls: | 20 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Le Kyng Primary School Westcott Street , SN1 5HS | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Le Kyng Primary School Westcott Street , SN1 5HS | - not rated | 540 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilberts Hill Infant School Dixon Street , SN1 3PL | - not rated | 842 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Even Swindon Infant School Hughes Street , SN2 2ER | - not rated | 901 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Even Swindon Primary School Pasture Close , Raybrook Park SN2 2UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,062 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | - not rated | 0 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | 2out of 4 | 7 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE | 3out of 4 | 1,586 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE | - not rated | 1,586 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery CofE Academy Peglars Way , Wichelstowe SN1 7DA | 1out of 4 | 2,218 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swindon College North Star Avenue , SN2 1DY | - not rated | 953 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Swindon New College Drive , SN3 1AH | - not rated | 2,773 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swindon Academy Beech Avenue , SN2 1JR | 3out of 4 | 2,430 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wizard Education 28 Eastcott Hill , SN1 3JG | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecroft Education Trust Unit 3 , The Old Brickyard SN2 2NP | - not rated | 1,527 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory College Swindon Fairview House , 43 Bath Road SN1 4AS | - not rated | 1,642 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Centre 9 PATFORD STREET , CALNE SN11 0EF | - not rated | 2,606 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.