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Silverstone UTC
Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8TL, West Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.8 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
480
Capacity
550
Ages
14–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a focus on technical education for students aged 14-19, this institution has a unique offering but currently requires improvement according to the latest Ofsted report. Academic performance shows that only 39% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, with a low entry rate for the EBacc, suggesting challenges in core subjects. However, the school does cater to a niche market, and 32% of students progress to university, albeit with no students heading to top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 28 November 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 31.1 | Bottom 2% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 39% | Bottom 3% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 15% | Bottom 1% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 1% | Bottom 0% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 32% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 102 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.3%
White Other9.0%
Mixed Other2.7%
Black African2.7%
Asian Indian2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Black Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Other0.8%
White Irish0.8%
Other0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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52.07496, -1.02229 · NN12 8TL
School details
Local authorityWest Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN139690
School typeUniversity technical college
Websitewww.utc-silverstone.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Silverstone UTC rated by Ofsted?
Silverstone UTC was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 November 2023.
Is Silverstone UTC a good school?
Silverstone UTC scores 5.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Silverstone UTC in GCSEs?
Silverstone UTC achieved an Attainment 8 score of 31.1. 39% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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