Northampton School for Boys, Northampton

SecondaryData as of May 2026

Northampton School for Boys

Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5RT

A Outstanding-rated secondary school in Northampton.

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Boys

Pupils

1,713

Ages

11-18

FSM

10.3%

Attainment 8

57.9

Ofsted

Outstanding

Mar 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

57.9

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

36.1%

Basics 9-5

71.1%

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

76.4%

EBacc APS

5.33

EBacc 9-5

36.9%

EBacc 9-4

50.7%

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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

40.07

A*-A Grades

36.3%

A*-B Grades

66.4%

AAB+ %

26.7%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 273 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Northampton School for Boys

Northampton School for Boys is a secondary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 305 responses), 97% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 57.9. The school has around 1,713 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5RT | More schools in West Northamptonshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

Mar 2025 — Outstanding
Nov 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Northampton School for Boys

What is Northampton School for Boys's Ofsted rating?

Northampton School for Boys received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What do parents say about Northampton School for Boys?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 305 responses): 97% of parents would recommend Northampton School for Boys.

What are Northampton School for Boys's latest exam results?

Northampton School for Boys: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 57.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Northampton School for Boys located?

Northampton School for Boys is a secondary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire (NN1 5RT).

How many pupils attend Northampton School for Boys?

Northampton School for Boys has around 1,713 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Northampton School for Boys with other schools?

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