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Northampton International Academy
Barrack Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1AA, West Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.9 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,806
Capacity
2,220
Ages
4–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With a strong percentage of students progressing to university (89%), this all-through academy offers a pathway for higher education, though its Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" highlights areas needing development. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 36.4 is above the national average, only 49% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating room for growth in core subjects. Parent satisfaction is relatively low, with only 56% recommending the school, suggesting that prospective families may want to consider these factors carefully.
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Last inspected: 8 October 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 36.4 | Bottom 9% 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%. | 49% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 28% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 17% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 17% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 51% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
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%. | 89% | 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%. | 7% | Below avg |
Based on 57 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (41 responses)
★★★★3.1
Good range of subjects
78%
My child feels safe
76%
Good range of extra-curricular
76%
My child makes good progress
76%
My child is happy
73%
Behaviour is good
68%
School has high expectations
61%
School responds to concerns
59%
School supports development
59%
I'd recommend this school
56%
Progress is communicated
54%
School keeps me informed
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other28.0%
Black African20.0%
White British16.9%
Asian Bangladeshi6.0%
Asian Indian4.2%
Mixed Other3.2%
Other2.9%
Asian Pakistani2.9%
Mixed W+B African2.6%
Black Other2.4%
Asian Other2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Gypsy/Roma1.1%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.24527, -0.89825 · NN1 1AA
School details
Local authorityWest Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN142485
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.nia.emat.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Northampton International Academy rated by Ofsted?
Northampton International Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2024.
Is Northampton International Academy a good school?
Northampton International Academy scores 9.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% 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 International Academy?
Based on 41 Ofsted Parent View responses, Northampton International Academy receives a satisfaction score of 62% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Northampton International Academy in GCSEs?
Northampton International Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.4. 49% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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