Best secondary schools in Northampton
Northampton schools need sector context because the town's micro-climates are sharp. This ranking covers 21 secondary schools in the Northampton local authority. Postcode area NN4 has the highest average school score (71.1 across 3 schools), while NN11 sits at the lower end (17.6). 81% of ranked Northampton secondary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 secondary 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 11–21 in the Northampton ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Elizabeth Woodville School | 51.1 | Good | Secondary |
| 12 | Abbeyfield School | 45.2 | Good | Secondary |
| 13 | Weston Favell Academy | 37.1 | Good | Secondary |
| 14 | Malcolm Arnold Academy | 37 | Good | Secondary |
| 15 | DSLV E-ACT Academy | 34.7 | Good | All-through |
| 16 | St Thomas Becket Catholic School | 27.3 | Good | Secondary |
| 17 | Kingsthorpe College | 14.5 | Good | Secondary |
| 18 | Northampton International Academy | 11.1 | Requires improvement | All-through |
| 19 | Guilsborough Academy | 7.6 | Requires improvement | Secondary |
| 20 | Silverstone UTC | 6.8 | Requires improvement | Secondary |
| 21 | The Parker E-ACT Academy | 0.4 | Inadequate | Secondary |
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Questions about secondary schools in Northampton
What is the best secondary school in Northampton?
Northampton School for Boys is the top-ranked secondary school in Northampton (LocaleIQ score 96 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 58.2. The score combines Ofsted outcome, Progress 8 and Attainment 8, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Northampton secondary pool.
What is the best primary school in Northampton?
John Hellins Primary School tops the Northampton primary school ranking (LocaleIQ 99.8). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 93% · higher 27%. See the full primary school ranking for Northampton for the complete list.
Which secondary schools in Northampton have the best GCSE results?
Attainment 8 measures average GCSE grades across eight subjects; Progress 8 compares actual grades against predictions based on KS2 — a positive figure means pupils outperformed expectations. Top performers in Northampton: Northampton School for Boys (Attainment 8 58.2); Wootton Park School (Attainment 8 53.6); Northampton Academy (Attainment 8 52.1). Both metrics feed into the LocaleIQ secondary school score.
Which secondary schools in Northampton are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
3 secondary schools in the Northampton ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: Northampton School for Boys, Wootton Park School, Northampton Academy. 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.
How many secondary schools are ranked in Northampton?
This ranking covers 21 secondary schools in the Northampton comparison pool. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of Northampton has the best secondary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, NN4 has the strongest cluster — 71.1 average across 3 ranked secondary schools. NN11 sits at the lower end (17.6 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.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.