Northampton International Academy
Northampton, NN1 1AA · West Northamptonshire · all-through school
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21st 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 879 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1/10 among them, against 2.0/10 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 | 28.9 · 14 | 46% | 0.63 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.27 · 30 | 38% | 1.14 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 38.9 · 15 | 15% | 0.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Northampton International Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 28.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 36.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 in 2023/24 was -0.27, 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 0.8 out of 10 among them, against 1.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers the Combined Cadet Force.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,754 pupils against a stated capacity of 2,220. 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 close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific strategies are used to improve progress scores for students with similar backgrounds? How does the Combined Cadet Force integrate with the wider curriculum or extracurricular schedule?
What Ofsted said about Northampton International Academy
Overview
The report states that the school has “improved rapidly under strong and determined leadership” since its previous inspection, with the Chief Inspector opining that it “no longer requires significant improvement.” While behaviour, personal development, and leadership are rated as Good, the quality of education is judged as Requires improvement because “pupils do not all achieve as well as they should” and the curriculum is “not delivered consistently well.”
Strengths
- Pupils display “positive attitudes” and “polite and respectful” behaviour in a calm school environment.
- There is a “real sense of community” where differences are celebrated and pupils feel safe and supported.
- The reading curriculum has improved, with effective phonics teaching and support for those who fall behind.
- Personal development is supported by a “well-considered curriculum” for personal, social and health education and a rich careers programme.
- The sixth form offers “personalised pathways” and is delivered more consistently than the rest of the school.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must ensure they “routinely check that pupils’ knowledge and understanding are secure” to identify and resolve gaps or misconceptions.
- Staff need to adapt the curriculum and teaching structure so that “all pupils can access and learn the curriculum as intended,” particularly those with SEND or English as an additional language.
Safeguarding
The report confirms that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 38.3 |
| 2024/25 | 36.4 |
| 2025/26 | 38.9 |
| 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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