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Northampton Academy

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Northampton Academy

Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN3 8NH

Academy sponsor led
Christian
Pupils
1,719
Ages
11-18
FSM
25.3%
Attainment 8
52.1
Ofsted
Outstanding
Mar 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
52.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
29.3%
Basics 9-5
55.9%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
40.7%
EBacc APS
4.56
EBacc 9-5
19.0%
EBacc 9-4
26.4%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
40.28
A*-A Grades
37.3%
A*-B Grades
69.2%
AAB+ %
25.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 117 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Northampton Academy

Northampton Academy is a secondary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.1. The school has around 1,719 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN3 8NH | More schools in West Northamptonshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Northampton Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2023 — Outstanding
  2. Nov 2019 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
  3. Jan 2013 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Northampton Academy

What is Northampton Academy's Ofsted rating?
Northampton Academy received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Northampton Academy's latest exam results?
Northampton Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Northampton Academy located?
Northampton Academy is a secondary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire (NN3 8NH).
How many pupils attend Northampton Academy?
Northampton Academy has around 1,719 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Northampton Academy with other schools?
View Northampton Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in West Northamptonshire.