How many pupils does Silverstone UTC have?

Silverstone UTC has 480 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Silverstone UTC's Ofsted rating?

Silverstone UTC was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 November 2023).

How does Silverstone UTC perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Silverstone UTC achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 36.2 in 2025/26.

Is Silverstone UTC part of an academy trust?

Yes — Silverstone UTC is part of THE SILVERSTONE ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Silverstone UTC?

Silverstone UTC is located at Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, West Northamptonshire, NN12 8TL.

Silverstone UTC

Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, West Northamptonshire, NN12 8TL

Requires Improvement

Inspected 28 November 2023

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

36.2

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

14–19

Ages

480

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

University technical college

Type

About Silverstone UTC

Silverstone UTC is an university technical college in Towcester, West Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 14–19. It has 480 pupils on roll. It is part of THE SILVERSTONE ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 November 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 36.2 (2025/26). 12.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: West Northamptonshire →
School Type: University technical college
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 14–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 480 / 550 (87%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 28 November 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

12.7%

Free school meals

4.5%

EAL

2.3%

SEN support

12.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

36.2

Attainment 8

110 pupils

34.5%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

52.7%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

36 students

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

32%

To higher education

To top-third universities

11%

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

95%

Sustained destination

80%

Stayed in education

11%

Apprenticeship

Attendance

12.8%

Overall absence

36.4%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

30.75

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

16.1

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.6 vs 2023/24

9.14

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

£49,188

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 18% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,013 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,417

Spend per pupil

£7,985

Income per pupil

57%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, West Northamptonshire, NN12 8TL
Phone: 01327855010
Head Teacher: Angela Murphy
Website: http://www.utc-silverstone.co.uk/

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Silverstone UTC?: Silverstone UTC is an university technical college in Towcester, West Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 14–19.
How many pupils does Silverstone UTC have?: Silverstone UTC has 480 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Silverstone UTC's Ofsted rating?: Silverstone UTC was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 November 2023).
How does Silverstone UTC perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Silverstone UTC achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 36.2 in 2025/26.
Is Silverstone UTC part of an academy trust?: Yes — Silverstone UTC is part of THE SILVERSTONE ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Silverstone UTC?: Silverstone UTC is located at Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, West Northamptonshire, NN12 8TL.

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