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Northampton School for Girls
Spinney Hill Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 6DG, West Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.5 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,737
Capacity
1,801
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE performance, this school excels in academic achievement, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 15% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 80%, while 90% of students enter the EBacc. Overall, it demonstrates solid parent satisfaction and a strong community reputation, though specific details on progress measures are limited.
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Last inspected: 30 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 54.9 | Top 15% 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%. | 80% | Top 17% 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%. | 53% | Top 30% 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%. | 90% | Top 8% 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%. | 57% | Top 8% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British43.8%
Black African12.1%
White Other10.3%
Asian Indian7.5%
Asian Bangladeshi4.1%
Black Other3.8%
Asian Other3.5%
Asian Pakistani3.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Mixed Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.26561, -0.87415 · NN3 6DG
School details
Local authorityWest Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN140510
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.nsg.northants.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Northampton School for Girls rated by Ofsted?
Northampton School for Girls was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 November 2021.
Is Northampton School for Girls a good school?
Northampton School for Girls scores 80.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% 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 School for Girls in GCSEs?
Northampton School for Girls achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.9. 80% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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