The short version
Secondary. 38% capacity.
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% 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 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 428
- Capacity
- 38%
- FSM
- 10%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- THE NSB TRUST
- Head
- Mr Matthew Edwards
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Thorpeville, Moulton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 7TR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOverstone Gate Primary School
Primary · 689m away
Moulton Primary School
Primary · 997m away
Moulton School and Science College
Secondary · 1.0km away
Kings Meadow School
Special school · 1.0km away
Moulton College
16 plus · 1.2km away
On Track Education Northampton
Independent · 1.6km away
Boothville Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Greenfields Specialist School for Communication
Academy · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Northampton School a selective school?
No. Northampton School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Northampton School?
Northampton School currently has 428 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Northampton School take?
Northampton School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Northampton School?
Northampton School is in Northampton, NN3 7TR, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Northampton School have a sixth form?
No, Northampton School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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