Northampton AcademyWellingborough Road , Northampton

Northampton Academy, based in Northampton, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a christian religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Northampton Academy currently has around 1719 pupils on roll, which is about 109% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.8% boys and 46.2% girls. Around 25.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 8.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.8%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 41.4%. other white pupils make up about 19.8% , followed by african at 13.9%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (86%) , including 52% who stay in school sixth forms and 34% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .