The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 77% capacity. Rated Inadequate by Ofsted (2025).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 5.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2025
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
5.6
38.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
89% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 46
- Capacity
- 77%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- Head
- Mr Jason Lewis
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Inadequate
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cedar Drive, Northampton, NN14 4LZ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Progress Schools - Thrapston a selective school?
No. Progress Schools - Thrapston is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Progress Schools - Thrapston's Ofsted rating?
Progress Schools - Thrapston was rated Inadequate at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Progress Schools - Thrapston?
Progress Schools - Thrapston currently has 46 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Progress Schools - Thrapston take?
Progress Schools - Thrapston caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Progress Schools - Thrapston?
Progress Schools - Thrapston is in NN14 4LZ, in the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Progress Schools - Thrapston have a sixth form?
No, Progress Schools - Thrapston does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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