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Northampton Academy
Wellingborough Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 8NH, West Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.8 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,719
Capacity
1,570
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Faith
Christian
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, reflected in a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 52.1, placing it in the top 22% of schools nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 75%, and 83% progress to university, with 27% attending top-third institutions. Overall, parents can expect a supportive environment that fosters academic success and prepares students well for their future.
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Last inspected: 21 March 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 52.1 | Top 22% UK |
| 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%. | 75% | Top 27% UK |
| 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%. | 56% | Top 24% UK |
| 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%. | 41% | Top 41% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 26% | Top 41% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 83% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 27% | Above avg |
Based on 103 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British41.4%
White Other19.8%
Black African13.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.3%
Asian Indian3.1%
Mixed W+B African3.0%
Black Other2.9%
Mixed Other2.7%
Asian Bangladeshi2.3%
Asian Other1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Asian Chinese0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.25826, -0.83366 · NN3 8NH
School details
Local authorityWest Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN134814
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.northampton-academy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Northampton Academy rated by Ofsted?
Northampton Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 March 2023.
Is Northampton Academy a good school?
Northampton Academy scores 85.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% 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 Academy in GCSEs?
Northampton Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.1. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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