Silverstone UTC vs Whittlebury Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 2.5 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
Whittlebury Church of England Primary School
Towcester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
71 students
| Measure | Silverstone UTC Towcester, East Midlands | Whittlebury Church of England Primary School Towcester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #276 of 329 | #129 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3360 of 4,090 | #1935 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 14–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 463 | 71 |
| Pupils on roll | 463 | 71 |
| Free school meals | 19.7% | 9.9% |
| Capacity filled | 84.2% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Towcester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.utc-silverstone.co.uk/ | www.forestfederation.co.uk/page/?title=Whittlebury+CE+Primary+School&pid=8 |
The verdict
- •Whittlebury Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.5 vs 22.5).
- •Silverstone UTC is the larger school with 463 students compared with 71.
- •Silverstone UTC is a academy school while Whittlebury Church of England Primary School 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 Whittlebury Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Whittlebury Church of England Primary School ranks higher (81.5 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 Whittlebury Church of England Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Towcester and Towcester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Silverstone UTC: 463. Whittlebury Church of England Primary School: 71. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Silverstone UTC and Whittlebury Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Silverstone UTC is 276th of 329 and Whittlebury Church of England Primary School is 129th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).