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UTC Swindon term dates
UTC Swindon breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Swindon council's standard term dates. We don't have UTC Swindon's own dates yet — most schools follow these, but academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days, so check with the school.
School holidays
October Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Easter Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
October Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Easter Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
Swindon council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Swindon, Wiltshire SN1 5ET
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 14 to 19
Pupils: 182
Trust: Activate Learning Education Trust
Website: www.utcswindon.co.uk
Ofsted
Rated Requires improvement at its last full inspection, May 2024.
- Sixth formGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
- Leadership and managementRequires improvement
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does UTC Swindon break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Wednesday, 21 October 2026. This is from Swindon council's standard term dates — UTC Swindon may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to UTC Swindon?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.