Silverstone Church of England Primary School
66%
Capacity
237
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Silverstone Church of England Primary School
Silverstone Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the West Northamptonshire community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 237 pupils on roll, operating at 66% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Silverstone Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher James Bloomfield, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6829th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 66th out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
Silverstone Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 68 applications for 29 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Silverstone Church of England Primary School include Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Film Club, Science Club, Drama and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, Silverstone Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Towcester Road, Towcester, West Northamptonshire, NN12 8UB |
| Headteacher | James Bloomfield |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 237 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.2% |
| School Capacity | 237 / 360 (66% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 Jun 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6829th of 13,686
Nationally
616th of 1,353
In East Midlands
66th of 134
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
12%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
68
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
29 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Silverstone Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Towcester Road, Towcester
West Northamptonshire, NN12 8UB
Journey to School
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