Northampton Academy
Northampton, NN3 8NH · West Northamptonshire · secondary school
2nd of 22 secondary schools in West Northamptonshire we can score, 23 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.2/10 against 899 of them, against 8.4/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.28 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2024/25 | 55.9 · 76 | 30% | 2.28 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.87 · 96 | 25% | 2.39 |
| Attainment 8 2024/25 | 52.1 · 78 | 10% | 0.78 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Get to know the school
How it's doing. In 2024/25, 55.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 52.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.87 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom. Pupils can join Gaming, Reading, and Nucleus STEM Lecture Programme clubs, participate in Football and Netball, or attend the Spotlight Performing Arts Academy. The school also offers the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and an after-school club.
Getting in. The school has 1719 pupils in a capacity of 1570, meaning it is over capacity by 149. The school is over its stated capacity, so places are competitive.
Worth asking on a visit. How does the school manage the pressure of being 149 places over capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who need extra help in English and maths? How accessible is the after-school club for families with varying pickup times?
Written by AI from this school's published results, inspection record and its own website — not by Ofsted, the school, or SchoolsGPT staff. Every figure above comes from the sources on this page. Check anything that matters with the school.
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.
Loading full school details…
Have a specific question about admissions, scores or dates?
Ask SchoolsGPT