The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Girls only.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.5 vs national 43.8)
- This is a girls-only school
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.5
5.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.13
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
28% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 480
- Capacity
- 49%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Head
- Dr May Lee (Headmistress)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Newport Pagnell Road, Northampton, NN4 6UU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHardingstone Academy
Primary · Very close
Wootton Primary School
Primary · 835m away
Preston Hedges Primary School
Primary · 889m away
East Hunsbury Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Abbeyfield School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Caroline Chisholm School
All-through · Grammar · 1.5km away
Gloucester Nursery School
Nursery · 1.9km away
Queen Eleanor Primary Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Northampton High School GDST?
Northampton High School GDST currently has 480 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Northampton High School GDST take?
Northampton High School GDST caters for pupils aged 2 to 18.
Where is Northampton High School GDST?
Northampton High School GDST is in NN4 6UU, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Northampton High School GDST have a sixth form?
Yes, Northampton High School GDST has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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