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Northampton School for Girls

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Northampton School for Girls

Spinney Hill Road, Northampton, NN3 6DG

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Girls
Pupils
1,737
Ages
11-18
FSM
16.1%
Attainment 8
54.7
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2021

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
54.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
35.0%
Basics 9-5
52.6%

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
90.3%
EBacc APS
5.15
EBacc 9-5
37.3%
EBacc 9-4
56.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
32.65
A*-A Grades
19.2%
A*-B Grades
45.3%
AAB+ %
11.4%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

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About Northampton School for Girls

Northampton School for Girls is a secondary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 54.7. The school has around 1,737 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Spinney Hill Road, Northampton, NN3 6DG | More schools in West Northamptonshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2021 — Good
  2. Sept 2006 — Outstanding (predecessor: Northampton School for Girls)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Northampton School for Girls

What is Northampton School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Northampton School for Girls received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are Northampton School for Girls's latest exam results?
Northampton School for Girls: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 54.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Northampton School for Girls located?
Northampton School for Girls is a secondary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire (NN3 6DG).
How many pupils attend Northampton School for Girls?
Northampton School for Girls has around 1,737 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Northampton School for Girls with other schools?
View Northampton School for Girls'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.