Results & OFSTED
Results 2023-24
We are so proud of how much effort our students put into their studies, alongside the many incredible experiences they have at UTC Swindon, and we’re just as proud seeing the great results they achieve and the exciting destinations they go on to!
Among the notable accomplishments, a significant number of students have secured coveted apprenticeships with renowned industry giants such as Airbus, Renshaw and JDR, as well university places.
At A Level we had double the amount of students sitting A Levels from last year. The results have improved with 16% of grades at A*-B.
In our technical subjects:
- 33% of grades were a Distinction or Distinction* in BTEC L3 Engineering
- 75% of grades were a Merit or Distinction in BTEC L3 Esports
- 61% of all grades were at least a Merit
- 100% of students passed their BTEC’s in Engineering, IT and Esports
“We are immensely proud of the hard work and dedication that our students have exhibited during their time at UTC Swindon.”
“Their engagement with employers and involvement in industry-led projects have been instrumental in shaping their preparedness for the next phase of their journey.”
Official performance data for 2024 is available from October. You can view the UTC Swindon’s performance data from 2023 by clicking here.
Please note – As a specialist University Technical College which accepts students from the age of 14, the DfE does not use progress 8 in its judgement of the UTC.
Student destinations
This year’s results have secured UTC Swindon students places on prestigious apprenticeships and degree apprenticeships, as well as university.
Here’s where a few of this year’s graduates are off to:
- Ben, who studied a BTEC extended diploma in Engineering and A Level Maths, has landed a degree level apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering with Renshaw
- Josh, who took A Levels in Maths, Physics and Computer Sciences is going on to University of Gloucester to study Computer Science
- Ishap, who took A Levels in Maths, Computer Science and Cyber Security, is going to UWE Bristol to study Computer Science
- Felix, who studied a BTEC extended diploma in Engineering, is off to complete a level 6 apprenticeship at JDR
2022 – 23 Results
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Gap Year
How we compare
UTC SWINDON
NATIONAL AVERAGE
% students leaving at 18 years of age staying in education, employment or training (apprenticeships)
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% of students starting a STEM course at university
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OFSTED
Osted visited UTC Swindon on 8 and 9 May 2024, at a time when the improvements the school has been working hard on as part of its three-year plan had not been fully embedded, resulting in the school maintaining a requires improvement rating.
The Ofsted inspectors agreed with the school’s overall self-assessment of areas to focus on and it has made considerable progress in the areas highlighted in the report.
Inspectors recognised the good work the new senior leadership team is doing, including the appointment of new Headteacher Hollie Danby and new Deputy Head Steve Phillips, as well as a new Head of Employer Engagement, Stephanie Bolter.
Inspectors praised several aspects of the school, including Sixth Form provision, support for SEND students, personal development programme and careers and destinations, which we will continue to strengthen.
Inspectors also recognised the impact of the staff shortages the school has suffered in the last academic year. While this is a significant national issue that has been well documented in the national press, the impact is amplified in a small school like UTC Swindon. We are pleased to say that we have now successfully recruited.
Please contact the Headteacher if you would like to discuss any areas of the report further.
You can read the full Ofsted report below.
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