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.
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 2220 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1806 |
| Number of Boys: | 945 |
| Number of Girls: | 861 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 27.4% | 8.2% |
| Other White | 28.00% | 505 |
| African | 20.00% | 362 |
| White British | 16.90% | 306 |
| Bangladeshi | 6.00% | 108 |
| Unclassified | 4.60% | 83 |
| Indian | 4.20% | 75 |
| Other Mixed | 3.20% | 57 |
| Pakistani | 2.90% | 53 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.90% | 53 |
| White and Black African | 2.60% | 47 |
| Other Black | 2.40% | 44 |
| Other Asian | 2.10% | 38 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.40% | 25 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.10% | 19 |
| Caribbean | 0.90% | 17 |
| White and Asian | 0.40% | 7 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 3 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.