The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 87% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 31.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
31.1
12.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
15%
27.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
1%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.70
Band 5Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
11%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 111 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 25 days per year on average — over a month of school.
36% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- University technical college
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 14–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 480
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 18.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- THE SILVERSTONE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Angela Murphy
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8TL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Silverstone UTC a selective school?
No. Silverstone UTC is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Silverstone UTC's Ofsted rating?
Silverstone UTC was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Silverstone UTC?
Silverstone UTC currently has 480 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Silverstone UTC take?
Silverstone UTC caters for pupils aged 14 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Silverstone UTC?
Silverstone UTC is in Towcester, NN12 8TL, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Silverstone UTC have a sixth form?
Yes, Silverstone UTC has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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