The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.9 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.9
1.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
31%
11.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
52%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.42
Band 4Source: 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
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 147 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 70 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 819
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 24.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- Trust
- TOVE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kim Isaksen
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Finedon Road, Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 5TY
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Huxlow Academy a selective school?
No. Huxlow Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Huxlow Academy?
Huxlow Academy currently has 819 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Huxlow Academy take?
Huxlow Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Huxlow Academy?
Huxlow Academy is in Irthlingborough, NN9 5TY, in the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Huxlow Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Huxlow Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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