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Northampton School for Boys
Billing Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5RT, West Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.9 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,713
Capacity
1,617
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
106%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a LocaleIQ score in the top 4% of schools, this secondary institution demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 58.2 and 86% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 97% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community environment.
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Last inspected: 11 March 2025Quality 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. | 58.2 | Top 10% 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%. | 86% | Top 10% 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%. | 72% | Top 8% 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%. | 76% | Top 11% 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%. | 51% | Top 11% UK |
Parent View (305 responses)
★★★★★4.3
School has high expectations
98%
Good range of subjects
97%
My child is happy
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
My child feels safe
96%
My child makes good progress
95%
Progress is communicated
94%
Behaviour is good
93%
School supports development
93%
School keeps me informed
83%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.4%
White Other6.0%
Asian Indian5.8%
Black African4.3%
Asian Bangladeshi3.1%
Asian Chinese2.6%
Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed Other2.0%
Asian Other1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Black Other1.2%
White Irish0.6%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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52.23922, -0.86755 · NN1 5RT
School details
Local authorityWest Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN136299
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.nsb.northants.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Northampton School for Boys rated by Ofsted?
Northampton School for Boys was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 March 2025.
Is Northampton School for Boys a good school?
Northampton School for Boys scores 95.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Northampton School for Boys?
Based on 305 Ofsted Parent View responses, Northampton School for Boys receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Northampton School for Boys in GCSEs?
Northampton School for Boys achieved an Attainment 8 score of 58.2. 86% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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