The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.2
2.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
52%
10.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
38%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.50
Band 1Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 215 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 78 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,318
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 20%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kim Bradley - Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Full inspection: Good
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Location
Bugbrooke, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 3QG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Campion School a selective school?
No. Campion School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Campion School's Ofsted rating?
Campion School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Campion School?
Campion School currently has 1,318 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Campion School take?
Campion School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Campion School?
Campion School is in Northampton, NN7 3QG, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Campion School have a sixth form?
Yes, Campion School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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