Northampton International Academy, based in Northampton, provides all-through education, serving pupils aged 4 to 18. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Northampton International Academy currently has around 1806 pupils on roll, which is about 81% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.3% boys and 47.7% girls. Around 25.8% 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 9.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27.4%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 28%. african pupils make up about 20% , followed by white british at 16.9%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Barrack Road, Northampton, NN1 1AA
Website: www.nia.emat.uk
Telephone: 01604212811
School Type: Free schools
Education phase: All-through
Local authority: West Northamptonshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Martin Serrao
Religious character: None
Admissions policy:
Unique reference: 142485

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 08/10/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 2220
Number of Pupils: 1806
Number of Boys: 945
Number of Girls: 861

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 9.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 27.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other White28.00%505
African20.00%362
White British16.90%306
Bangladeshi6.00%108
Unclassified4.60%83
Indian4.20%75
Other Mixed3.20%57
Pakistani2.90%53
Other (any other ethnic group)2.90%53
White and Black African2.60%47
Other Black2.40%44
Other Asian2.10%38
White and Black Caribbean1.40%25
Gypsy/Roma1.10%19
Caribbean0.90%17
White and Asian0.40%7
Irish0.20%3
Chinese0.20%3
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.10%1

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-1.6)
Writing: Below Average (-2.3)
Maths: Average (-1.3)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
37%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
55%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
100.0
Town average
104.8
Local authority average
103.7
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
100.0
Town average
104.1
Local authority average
103.7
England average
104.3

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well below average (-0.78)
Of the 281 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 245 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.78
Town average
0.09
Local authority average
-0.08
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
22%
Town average
42%
Local authority average
51%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
21%
Town average
48%
Local authority average
44%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
34.5
Town average
47.2
Local authority average
45.1
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.0
Town average
4.2
Local authority average
4.1
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families
Streatfield Road , Spencer NN5 7DE
2out of 4 1,246 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Wallace Road Nursery School
Wallace Road , NN2 7EE
3out of 4 2,139 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Gloucester Nursery School
Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH
- not rated 3,243 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Castle Academy
St George's Street , NN1 2TR
3out of 4 238 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Castle Primary School
St George's Street , NN1 2TR
- not rated 238 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Paul's Lower School
Semilong Road , NN2 6EX
- not rated 605 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Spring Lane Primary School
Spring Lane , NN1 2JW
3out of 4 669 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Spring Lane Primary School
Spring Lane , NN1 2JW
- not rated 669 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Unity College
Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW
- not rated 1,235 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Trinity School
Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW
- not rated 1,235 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Malcolm Arnold Academy
Trinity Avenue , NN2 6JW
3out of 4 1,235 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Northampton School for Boys
Billing Road , NN1 5RT
- not rated 2,398 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Northampton School for Boys
Billing Road , NN1 5RT
- not rated 2,398 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Boys More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Northampton Middle School
Royal Terrace , Barrack Road NN1 3RF
- not rated 142 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St George's Middle School
Barrack Road , NN1 3RF
- not rated 204 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kingsley Park Middle School
St George's Avenue , NN2 6JA
- not rated 612 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Spencer Middle School
Lewis Road , NN5 7BJ
- not rated 1,411 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cliftonville Middle School
Cliftonville Road , NN1 5BW
- not rated 1,749 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Northampton International Academy
Barrack Road , NN1 1AA
- not rated 0 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Springboard
John Dryden House , 8-10 the Lakes NN4 7DD
- not rated 0 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hampton Bridge School
Barrack Road , NN2 6AF
- not rated 311 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bosworth Independent School
The Newton Building , St. Georges Avenue NN2 6JA
- not rated 318 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Complementary Education
Complementary Education County Office , Cromwell Complementary Education Centre NN1 3EX
- not rated 378 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The CE Academy
Cromwell Campus , Poole Street NN1 3EX
- not rated 378 yd Academy alternative provision converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.