Natural landmarks · South East England
UTC Swindon
In or near Wroughton.
UTC Swindon — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Swindon · 0.8 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
UTC Swindon is a school heritage located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
STEAM Museum of the Great Western Railway showcases the history and achievements of the Great Western Railway through interactive exhibits and displays. Visitors can explore iconic locomotives, participate in hands-on activities, and learn about the lives of railway workers.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
UTC Swindon is a technical college located in South-East England. It focuses on providing education in engineering and technology, catering primarily to 14 to 19-year-olds. The institution aims to equip students with the skills required for the modern workforce.
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Background
History
The college opened in September 2014, An Ofsted inspection in January 2017 rated the UTC as 'inadequate' in almost every area. At that time the college was being led by the deputy principal, and had an enrolment of 153. Later that year Joanne Harper, principal of UTC Reading, was appointed executive principal and the UTC came under the sponsorship of Activate Learning Education Trust. Leadership and management were rated 'good' but the quality of education was judged not yet good enough.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.5613, -1.7939
- District
- Swindon
- Parish
- South Swindon
- Postcode
- SN2 2EY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Swindon South
- Phone
- +44 1793 466646
- Established
- 2014
- Nearest railway station
- Swindon — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Monday–Friday 10am–5pm; Saturday 10am–5pm; Sunday 11am–4pm
- Official site
- www.steam-museum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q18162483 (CC0)
- wikipedia: UTC Swindon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is UTC Swindon?
- UTC Swindon is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN2 2EY), in the parish of South Swindon.
- What is UTC Swindon?
- UTC Swindon — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to UTC Swindon?
- The nearest railway station is Swindon, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SN2 2EY.
- When was UTC Swindon built?
- Built or established in 2014.
- Is UTC Swindon a protected site?
- Yes — UTC Swindon is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is UTC Swindon free to visit?
- Yes, UTC Swindon is free to enter.
- How do I get to UTC Swindon?
- The nearest railway station is Swindon, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SN2 2EY.