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On Track Education Silverstone

Independent School Ages 11-16 35 pupils Northamptonshire
Ofsted: Good

On Track Education Silverstone is an independent special school in West Northamptonshire for pupils aged 11 to 16. It has 35 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for On Track Education Silverstone is Good, from an inspection in July 2024. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 13.1, and 25% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.

Ofsted inspection: July 2024. GCSE results: 2026.

Type Independent School / Other independent special school
Age Range 11-16
Religion Unknown
Address Pitts Farm
Towcester Road
Silverstone
Northamptonshire
NN12 8UB
Phone 01327366926
Reference Number 134137

General Makeup

Number of pupils 35
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 68.57%
Girls: 31.43%

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
7 Unknown Unknown Unknown
8 Unknown Unknown Unknown
9 Unknown Unknown Unknown
10 Unknown Unknown Unknown
11 Unknown Unknown Unknown

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage

On Track Education in Silverstone is performing well, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspected domains, marking a significant improvement since its last inspection when it was rated as 'Requires Improvement'. The school has created a nurturing environment tailored to individual needs, fostering strong relationships between pupils and staff. The curriculum is ambitious, offering a variety of subjects and personalized pathways to ensure that all pupils have the opportunity to thrive and gain meaningful qualifications. However, areas such as the clarity of curriculum targets and teaching of British values need further attention.

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 04 Jun 2024
Date Report
04 Jun 2024 Standard inspection:
21 Mar 2023 Additional inspection
13 Sep 2022 Standard inspection:
09 Jul 2019 Additional inspection
28 Nov 2017 Standard inspection:
07 Dec 2010 Light touch inspection
20 Nov 2007 Standard inspection:

Strengths

  • Strong relationships between pupils and staff.
  • Personalized and nurturing approach to education.
  • Effective support for pupils' emotional and mental health needs.
  • Well-structured and varied curriculum.
  • High priority placed on reading and literacy.
  • Engaging and experienced teaching staff.
  • Good preparation for future study and careers.

Areas for Improvement

  • In some subjects, the curriculum lacks clarity regarding important knowledge and skills.
  • Targets for pupils sometimes lack precision and clarity.
  • Insufficient opportunities for pupils to learn about British values.

Attainment 8 Score

Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:

  • English
  • Maths
  • 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
  • 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education

Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.

School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
13.1

GCSE Results

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 25%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) 0%

Attainment 8 Score

Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:

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In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at On Track Education Silverstone were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

Name Distance
Silverstone Church of England Primary School
Towcester Road, Silverstone, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8UB
0.43 miles
Whittlebury Church of England Primary School
High Street, Whittlebury, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8XH
1.62 miles
Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School
Balmoral Close, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6JA
1.93 miles
Marie Weller Primary School
Redcar Road, Towcester, NN12 6LZ
2.23 miles
Towcester Church of England Primary School
Islington Road, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6AU
2.3 miles
Greens Norton Church of England Primary School
Calvert Road, Greens Norton, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8DD
2.81 miles
Paulerspury Church of England Primary School
High Street, Paulerspury, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 7NA
2.89 miles
Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery
High Street, Syresham, Brackley, Northamptonshire, NN13 5HL
3.54 miles
Tiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
High Street South, Tiffield, Northants, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8AB
4.13 miles
Blakesley Church of England Primary School
Blakesley Ce Primary School, The Green, Blakesley, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8RD
4.19 miles
Name Distance
Silverstone UTC
Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8TL
1.92 miles
Sponne School
Brackley Road, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6DJ
2.34 miles
Tiffield Academy
St. Johns Road, Tiffield, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8AA
4.41 miles
The Gateway School
St John's Road, Tiffield, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN12 8AA
4.43 miles
Cambian Potterspury Lodge School
Potterspury Lodge, NN12 7LL
4.57 miles
Stowe School
Stowe, Buckingham, MK18 5EH
4.96 miles

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What is On Track Education Silverstone's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for On Track Education Silverstone is Good, from an inspection in July 2024.

When was On Track Education Silverstone last inspected by Ofsted?

On Track Education Silverstone was last inspected in July 2024.

How many pupils does On Track Education Silverstone have?

On Track Education Silverstone has 35 pupils on roll.

What age range does On Track Education Silverstone cover?

On Track Education Silverstone for pupils aged 11 to 16.

What are On Track Education Silverstone's GCSE results?

In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 13.1, and 25% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.

Where is On Track Education Silverstone?

On Track Education Silverstone is at Pitts Farm, Towcester Road, Silverstone, Northamptonshire, NN12 8UB.

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