Located in Northampton, Northampton School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character.

Northampton School currently has around 428 pupils on roll, which is about 38% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50% boys and 50% girls. Around 10.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 3.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5.2%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (68.5%).

School Information

Address: Thorpeville, Northampton, NN3 7TR
Website: https://www.northamptonschool.co.uk/
Telephone: 01604815815
School Type: Free schools
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: West Northamptonshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Matthew Edwards
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 149782

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Ofsted Inspection

    Pupils

    General

    Age Range: 11 - 16
    Gender: Mixed
    School Capacity: 1140
    Number of Pupils: 428
    Number of Boys: 214
    Number of Girls: 214

    Absence

    SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
    Overall absence: 3.9% 4%
    Persistent absence: 5.2% 8.2%

    Ethnicity

    White British68.50%293
    African6.30%27
    Other Mixed6.10%26
    Other White4.20%18
    Indian4.00%17
    White and Asian2.10%9
    White and Black Caribbean1.40%6
    Other Asian1.40%6
    Chinese1.40%6
    Caribbean1.20%5
    Other (any other ethnic group)0.90%4
    White and Black African0.50%2
    Irish0.50%2
    Pakistani0.50%2
    Other Black0.50%2
    Unclassified0.50%2
    Bangladeshi0.20%1
    Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
    Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

    Education - Secondary

    Progress 8 score

    Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
    School
    Town average
    0.09
    Local authority average
    -0.08
    England average
    -0.03
    Entering EBacc
    School
    Town average
    42%
    Local authority average
    51%
    England average
    35%
    Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
    School
    Town average
    48%
    Local authority average
    44%
    England average
    41%
    Attainment 8 score
    School
    Town average
    47.2
    Local authority average
    45.1
    England average
    44.6
    EBacc average point score
    School
    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
    Parklands Nursery School
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    3out of 4 2,735 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

    Primary

    Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
    Overstone Gate Primary School
    The Avenue , Overstone Leys Development
    - not rated 752 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
    Moulton Primary School
    Church Hill , Moulton NN3 7SW
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    Thorplands Primary School
    Farm Field Court , Thorplands NN3 8AQ
    - not rated 1,627 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
    Thorplands Primary School
    Farm Field Court , Thorplands NN3 8AQ
    3out of 4 1,627 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
    Overstone Primary School
    Sywell Road , Overstone NN6 0AG
    3out of 4 1,675 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

    Secondary

    Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
    Northampton School
    Thorpeville , Moulton NN3 7TR
    - not rated 0 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
    Moulton School and Science College
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    3out of 4 1,121 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
    Moulton School and Science College
    Pound Lane , Moulton NN3 7SD
    - not rated 1,121 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
    Thomas Becket Catholic School
    Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT
    - not rated 2,203 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
    St Thomas Becket Catholic School
    Becket Way , Kettering Road North NN3 6HT
    3out of 4 2,203 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

    Middle deemed secondary

    Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
    Goldings Middle School
    Crestwood Road , Lings Way NN3 8JJ
    - not rated 2,187 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
    Boothville Middle School
    Esher Court , Paxton Road NN3 3RG
    - not rated 2,352 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
    Parklands Middle School
    Devon Way , Spinney Hill NN3 6DX
    - not rated 2,612 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
    St Mary's Catholic Middle School, Northampton
    Grange Road , NN3 2AX
    - not rated 2,676 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
    Blackthorn Middle School
    Blackthorn Road , Blackthorn NN3 8PT
    - not rated 2,794 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

    16 plus

    Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
    Moulton College
    West Street , Moulton NN3 7RR
    - not rated 1,264 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
    Northampton College
    Main Campus , Booth Lane NN3 3RF
    - not rated 2,552 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

    Not applicable

    Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
    Kings Meadow School
    Manning Road , Moulton Leys NN3 7AR
    - not rated 1,126 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
    Kings Meadow School
    Manning Road , Moulton Leys NN3 7AR
    3out of 4 1,126 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
    On Track Education Northampton
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    - not rated 1,751 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
    Include Northampton
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    - not rated 2,078 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
    Greenfields Specialist School for Communication
    Prentice Court , Lings Way NN3 8XS
    3out of 4 2,105 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

    School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.