As Silverstone builds towards the biggest weekend in its events calendar, our students have been taking part in a range of exciting opportunities connected to the world of Formula 1 and motorsport. To begin the week, a group of Year 10 and Year 11 students took part in the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team’s inspiring Make a Mark programme. Through a series of engaging, hands-on workshops delivered by industry partners Arm, Driven By Us and ELEMIS, students explored key th

Earlier this week, a group of Year 10 and Year 12 students had the incredible opportunity to visit the TGR Haas F1 Team factory in Banbury as part of our celebrations for International Women in Engineering Day.

Yesterday we were proud to welcome employers, educators, trustees, industry partners, parents and alumni to the UTC for one of the highlights of our year - our Year 13 Engineering Showcase 2026. This event marks the culmination of two years of hard work, creativity and technical development. Our Year 13 students took centre stage, presenting their final projects and talking visitors through their ideas, design decisions and engineering journeys. As guests toured the showcase,

What a fantastic week of learning beyond the classroom! Our students continue to make the most of brilliant educational visits and trips. Big Rig Challenge - Northampton College Some of our Y10 students took part in the Low Carbon Challenge on the Big Rig at Northampton College earleir this week - the UTC being one of only six schools invited to attend across the week. Working in teams, students tackled a real‑world practical challenge with a strong focus on health and safety

We are incredibly proud to reflect on the success of our first Careers Fair at Silverstone UTC, a landmark event that brought together education, industry and ambition in one inspiring day.

We began the new half term with an exceptional opportunity for our students at the very heart of British motorsport. Year 11 and Year 12 students from Silverstone UTC attended the Meet the Motorsport event at The Wing, Silverstone, hosted by the Grand Prix Trust and led by its Chairman, Martin Brundle.