The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.9
11.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
53%
11.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
90%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.33
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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 276 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 125 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,737
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 16.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- NORTHAMPTON SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
- Head
- Mrs Cristina Taboada-Naya (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Spinney Hill Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 6DG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmParklands Nursery School
Nursery · 450m away
Kingsley Primary School
Primary · 918m away
St Thomas Becket Catholic School
Secondary · 976m away
Kingsthorpe College
Secondary · 994m away
Eastfield Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Green Oaks Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Purple Oaks Academy
Free school · 1.3km away
On Track Education Northampton
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Northampton School for Girls a selective school?
No. Northampton School for Girls is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Northampton School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Northampton School for Girls was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Northampton School for Girls?
Northampton School for Girls currently has 1,737 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Northampton School for Girls take?
Northampton School for Girls caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Northampton School for Girls?
Northampton School for Girls is in Northampton, NN3 6DG, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Northampton School for Girls have a sixth form?
Yes, Northampton School for Girls has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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