The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.1
2.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
44%
2.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
27%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.07
Band 3Source: 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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 235 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 116 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,436
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- MOULTON SCHOOL AND SCIENCE COLLEGE
- Head
- Dr Angela Dabbs (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Pound Lane, Moulton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 7SD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMoulton College
16 plus · Very close
Moulton Primary School
Primary · Very close
Kings Meadow School
Special school · 1.0km away
Northampton School
Secondary · 1.0km away
On Track Education Northampton
Independent · 1.5km away
Overstone Gate Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Thomas Becket Catholic School
Secondary · 2.0km away
Boothville Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Moulton School and Science College a selective school?
No. Moulton School and Science College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Moulton School and Science College's Ofsted rating?
Moulton School and Science College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Moulton School and Science College?
Moulton School and Science College currently has 1,436 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Moulton School and Science College take?
Moulton School and Science College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Moulton School and Science College?
Moulton School and Science College is in Northampton, NN3 7SD, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Moulton School and Science College have a sixth form?
Yes, Moulton School and Science College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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