Best schools in Northampton
Northampton schools need sector context because the town's micro-climates are sharp. This ranking covers 120 schools in the Northampton local authority. Postcode area NN4 has the highest average school score (71.8 across 15 schools), while NN2 sits at the lower end (47.0). 100% of ranked Northampton schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 schools in Northampton on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Northampton comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–30 in the Northampton ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery | 94 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 12 | Ecton Brook Primary School | 93.7 | Good | Primary |
| 13 | Simon de Senlis Primary School | 92.9 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 14 | Woodland View Primary School | 92.8 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 15 | Kings Heath Primary Academy | 92.3 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 16 | West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School | 91.1 | Good | Primary |
| 17 | East Haddon Church of England Primary School | 90.7 | Good | Primary |
| 18 | Hartwell Primary School | 89.3 | Good | Primary |
| 19 | Hackleton CofE Primary School | 89 | Good | Primary |
| 20 | Bridgewater Primary School | 88.7 | Good | Primary |
| 21 | Pineham Barns Primary School | 88.5 | Good | Primary |
| 22 | Northampton Academy | 87.3 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 23 | Duston Eldean Primary School | 86.2 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | Byfield School | 83.4 | Good | Primary |
| 25 | The Abbey Primary School | 82.8 | Good | Primary |
| 26 | Northampton School for Girls | 82.3 | Good | Secondary |
| 27 | Blisworth Community Primary School | 81.5 | Good | Primary |
| 28 | Eastfield Academy | 80.6 | Good | Primary |
| 29 | Parklands Primary School | 80.6 | Good | Primary |
| 30 | Blakesley Church of England Primary School | 78.8 | Good | Primary |
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Questions about schools in Northampton
What is the best school in Northampton?
John Hellins Primary School is the top-ranked school in Northampton overall (LocaleIQ score 99.8 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 93% · higher 27%. Primary and secondary schools are scored on separate metrics and peer pools — use the phase tabs above to compare like for like.
What is the best primary school in Northampton?
John Hellins Primary School leads the Northampton primary school ranking (LocaleIQ 99.8). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 93% · higher 27%. The Primary tab above shows the full ranked list of Northampton primary schools.
What is the best secondary school in Northampton?
Northampton School for Boys leads the Northampton secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 96). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 58.2. The Secondary tab above shows the full ranked list of Northampton secondary schools.
Which schools in Northampton are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
14 schools in the Northampton ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: John Hellins Primary School, The Arbours Primary Academy, Preston Hedges Primary School, Yardley Hastings Primary School, Weston Favell CofE Primary School, and 9 more. Outstanding means Ofsted judged the school exceptional in all inspection areas. LocaleIQ weighs DfE performance data alongside Ofsted, so a Good-rated school can still rank highly.
Which area of Northampton has the best schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, NN4 has the strongest cluster — 71.8 average across 15 ranked schools. NN2 sits at the lower end (47.0 average). Northampton schools need sector context because the town's micro-climates are sharp. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
How many schools are ranked in Northampton?
This ranking covers 120 schools (primary and secondary) in the Northampton comparison pool. Use the Primary or Secondary tabs for phase-specific rankings. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.