The short version
Below-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 35.1 vs national 43.8)
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
35.1
8.7 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
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.10
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
30% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 220
- Capacity
- 50%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Head
- Dr Craig Walker (Headmaster)
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
Moulton Road, Pitsford, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 9AX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Pitsford School?
Pitsford School currently has 220 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pitsford School take?
Pitsford School caters for pupils aged 3 to 18.
Where is Pitsford School?
Pitsford School is in Northampton, NN6 9AX, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pitsford School have a sixth form?
Yes, Pitsford School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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