Pupils from Jersey primary schools delivered an outstanding performance at the STEM Racing UK National Finals, competing against more than 70 teams from across the UK, as well as international teams from Uruguay and Hong Kong, at the Magna Science Adventure Centre in Rotherham on 24 March 2026.
The national finals are the next stage of the STEM Racing competition, which sees students design, build and race miniature F1-style cars while developing skills in engineering, teamwork, communication and problem-solving. Teams competed for more than a dozen national awards covering engineering, racing performance, design, teamwork and presentation.
The programme is delivered in Jersey by Digital Jersey, in partnership with sponsors C5 Alliance, to inspire young people to pursue digital, engineering and technology careers.
Four Jersey teams (VCP, FCJ, La Moye and Grouville) represented the island following their success in the local primary finals held earlier this year.
Victoria College Preparatory School (VCP) team Fire Tyres delivered one of the strongest performances of the event. The team achieved the fastest reaction time in the competition, winning a trophy, and recorded the fifth fastest car overall. They were also shortlisted for two further national awards — the Future Vision Award and the David Barnard Recognition of Achievement Award. Final overall standings are still to be confirmed.
FCJ Primary team Takedown were also recognised nationally, winning the Verbal Presentation Award for their professionalism, teamwork and communication skills.
The UK National Finals are the final stage and bring together the best teams from across the country.
Charlie Miles, Innovation Manager at Digital Jersey said “the results demonstrate the strength of the island’s young talent in science, technology and engineering.
To see Jersey primary school pupils competing — and winning awards — at a UK national level is a fantastic achievement. Programmes like STEM Racing help young people build confidence, creativity and technical skills from an early age, and show them that careers in technology and engineering are within their reach.”
Earlier this year, Jersey hosted its first ever STEM Racing Primary Finals, with nearly 200 pupils from across the island taking part in the growing programme.
Digital Jersey plans to continue expanding STEM Racing in local schools as part of its work to build a future-ready workforce and encourage more young people to explore careers in the digital and technology sector.
To find out more visit: https://www.digital.je/initiatives/stem-racing/
