The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.1
8.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
56%
14.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
41%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.31
Band 2Source: 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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 267 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 130 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,719
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Owen Jones (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
February 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Monitoring visit
October 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Wellingborough Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 8NH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBilling Brook Special School
Academy · 366m away
Lumbertubs Primary School
Primary · 576m away
Lings Primary School
Primary · 761m away
Edgewood School
Independent · 845m away
Weston Favell Academy
Secondary · 888m away
The Arbours Primary Academy
Primary · 988m away
Standens Barn Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Woodvale Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Northampton Academy a selective school?
No. Northampton Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Northampton Academy's Ofsted rating?
Northampton Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Northampton Academy?
Northampton Academy currently has 1,719 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Northampton Academy take?
Northampton Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Northampton Academy?
Northampton Academy is in Northampton, NN3 8NH, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Northampton Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Northampton Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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