Huxlow Academy
Irthlingborough, NN9 5TY · North Northamptonshire · secondary school
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17th of 19 secondary schools in North Northamptonshire we can score, 21 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 889 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5/10 among them, against 1.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 30.8 · 17 | 46% | 0.77 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.67 · 9 | 38% | 0.35 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 39.8 · 19 | 15% | 0.29 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Huxlow Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 30.7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 41.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.67 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.6 out of 10 among them, against 1.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 783 pupils against a stated capacity of 819. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With Progress 8 below 0, how does the school support students to close the gap between their starting point and national expectations? How does the school monitor individual progress for students who are falling behind in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Huxlow Academy
Overview
Huxlow Academy has undergone significant transformation, with leaders bringing about "rapid improvement" in the quality of provision since joining the Tove Learning Trust. While behaviour, personal development, and leadership are judged as good, the quality of education requires improvement because the curriculum is "not taught consistently well" and pupils "do not achieve as well as they should."
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "pride, ambition and respect," with the vast majority behaving well and feeling safe.
- Sixth-form students develop "secure subject knowledge" and receive thorough checks and helpful guidance to improve their work.
- The school caters well for personal development, helping pupils understand "fundamental British values" and preparing them for life in modern Britain.
- Leaders identify priorities accurately and take prompt action, resulting in improved attendance and a positive staff culture where workload is considered.
- The curriculum is "ambitious in almost all subjects" and well designed, with teachers possessing secure subject knowledge.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure effective strategies are in place to check pupils’ knowledge over time so that gaps or misconceptions are identified and addressed.
- Information about pupils’ needs, particularly for those with SEND, must be used consistently well to ensure teaching is adapted so all pupils can access the curriculum.
- High expectations of behaviour must be maintained consistently to prevent pupils from seeing or hearing disrespectful behaviour.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 37.3 |
| 2024/25 | 41.9 |
| 2025/26 | 39.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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