Silverstone UTC
Secondary · University technical college · Ages 14–19 · Towcester, West Northamptonshire
Silverstone UTC is a secondary school in Towcester, West Northamptonshire for ages 14–19 (university technical college). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement, from the inspection on 28 November 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, NN12 8TL
- Type
- University technical college
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 14–19
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- West Northamptonshire
- Pupils on roll
- 463 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 12.7% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.2
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Requires improvement Inspected 28 November 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils are keen to attend school.”
- “Most are positive about their school experience.”
- “Many enjoy the school facilities and experiences linked to the Silverstone circuit.”
To improve
- “However, some pupils and parents/carers are disappointed that the quality of education has not lived up to their expectations.”
- “However, some pupils do not achieve as well as they could in all subjects, particularly at key stage 4.”
- “However, this is not the case for all subjects, including in some of the courses in engineering.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 19 January 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 15% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 31.1 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | D | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in West Northamptonshire.
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- Abbeyfield School 11.0 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Northampton School for Boys 13.1 mi Not judged Last distance published