Silverstone UTC
University technical college in Towcester, West Northamptonshire.
School details
| Phase | Secondary |
|---|---|
| Type | University technical college |
| Age range | 14 to 19 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious character | None |
| Admissions policy | Non-selective |
| Sixth form | Has a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 463 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 550 |
| Free school meals | 19.70% |
| Trust or sponsor | THE SILVERSTONE ACADEMY TRUST |
| Local authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Address | Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8TL |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | http://www.utc-silverstone.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01327855010 |
| URN | 139690 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest graded inspection under the previous framework (Education Inspection Framework), started 28 November 2023, published 18 January 2024:
| Overall effectiveness | Requires improvement |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form provision | Good |
| Safeguarding effective | Yes |
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Nearby schools
- Sponne School (secondary school, about 6.7 km)
- Buckingham School (secondary school, about 9.3 km)
- Royal Latin School (secondary school, about 9.4 km)
- Elizabeth Woodville School (secondary school, about 10.0 km)
- Magdalen College School (secondary school, about 10.1 km)
- Roade Village Academy (secondary school, about 12.2 km)
- The Radcliffe School (secondary school, about 13.8 km)
- Watling Academy (secondary school, about 14.4 km)
Browse: Secondary schools in West Northamptonshire
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.