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Northampton High School GDST
Newport Pagnell Road, Hardingstone, Northampton, NN4 6UU, West Northamptonshire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
480
Capacity
980
Ages
2–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
49%
Summary
With a total of 480 pupils and a broad age range from 2 to 18, this institution offers a nurturing environment for young learners. However, the school faces significant challenges, as evidenced by the lack of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths at GCSE level, which may raise concerns for parents prioritizing academic performance. Limited published data makes it difficult to assess overall effectiveness, but prospective families should consider these academic outcomes carefully.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 38.5 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Location
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52.20980, -0.88605 · NN4 6UU
School details
Local authorityWest Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN122144
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.northamptonhigh.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Northampton High School GDST rated by Ofsted?
Northampton High School GDST has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Northampton High School GDST a good school?
Northampton High School GDST scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Northampton High School GDST in GCSEs?
Northampton High School GDST achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.5. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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