Silverstone UTC vs Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Silverstone UTC
Towcester · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
463 students
Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery
Brackley · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
122 students
| Measure | Silverstone UTC Towcester, East Midlands | Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery Brackley, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #276 of 329 | #1242 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3360 of 4,090 | #13094 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 14–19 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 463 | 122 |
| Pupils on roll | 463 | 122 |
| Free school meals | 19.7% | 4.1% |
| Capacity filled | 84.2% | 116.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 31.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 14.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 38.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.94 | – |
| A level points per entry | 19.6 | – |
| town | Towcester | Brackley |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.utc-silverstone.co.uk/ | www.syreshamprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.5 vs 22.5).
- •Silverstone UTC is the larger school with 463 students compared with 122.
- •Silverstone UTC is a academy school while Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Silverstone UTC better than Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (25.5 vs 22.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Silverstone UTC and Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Towcester and Brackley in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Silverstone UTC: 463. Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery: 122. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Silverstone UTC and Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery rank in East Midlands?
Silverstone UTC is 276th of 329 and Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery is 1242nd of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).