Moulton School and Science College
Northampton, NN3 7SD · West Northamptonshire · secondary school
Check the area around this school
11th of 22 secondary schools in West Northamptonshire we can score, 24 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 891 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8/10 among them, against 3.7/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 38.9 · 35 | 30% | 1.04 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.1 · 42 | 25% | 1.06 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.6 · 32 | 10% | 0.32 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Moulton School and Science College overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted following an inspection in 2023. In 2024/25, 44.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.1 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly 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 3.0 out of 10 among them, against 4.8 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,450 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,393. 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
How does the school support pupils to improve their progress scores, given the recent figure of -0.1? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their attainment above the national median?
What Ofsted said about Moulton School and Science College
Overview
Moulton School and Science College is described as a "welcoming school" where pupils are "polite and friendly" and engage well with adults. Leaders set "clear and high ambitions" for all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, fostering a culture where pupils "feel safe" and are prepared for future education. The inspection found that the school provides a broad curriculum and effective support for personal development.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with leaders carefully organising subject content so that "pupils’ knowledge builds securely on what they already know."
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and select activities that help pupils understand new learning readily, while adapting delivery for pupils with SEND.
- Relationships between pupils and staff are "positive," with staff providing "well-tailored support" for behaviour modification and effective reading interventions for those lacking confidence.
- Leaders promote personal development well, offering "frequent leadership opportunities" and well-planned careers guidance that helps pupils consider diverse future routes.
- Governors "hold leaders to account closely" and staff appreciate that leaders "take their workload into account."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not check pupils’ understanding thoroughly enough before introducing complex concepts, leading to "gaps in their knowledge."
- Overall attendance needs to improve further, as some pupils miss out on essential learning due to inconsistent implementation of attendance strategies.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting a "strong culture of safeguarding" where leaders are "vigilant in keeping pupils safe" and act speedily when risks are identified.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 47.3 |
| 2024/25 | 46.1 |
| 2025/26 | 42.6 |
| 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
Saved schools live on this device only — no account, no tracking. Visit the school's website
Loading full school details…
Similar schools nearby
Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.
Every school within 2.5 miles of NN3 7SD, with results, demand and deadlines — area report →
Have a specific question about admissions, scores or dates?
Ask SchoolsGPT