Northampton School for Boys
Northampton, NN1 5RT · West Northamptonshire · secondary school
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1st 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 515 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.8/10 among them, against 9.4/10 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 | 74.0 · 92 | 46% | 4.27 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.95 · 97 | 38% | 3.72 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 59.0 · 91 | 15% | 1.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Northampton School for Boys overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 58.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.95 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better 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 8.6 out of 10 among them, against 9.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dance, Photography, Learn to swim, Fantasy Football, Debate, Programming, Technical theatre production, and Wellbeing Ambassadors clubs, as well as the Orchestra.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,756 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,617. 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
What support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are the various clubs scheduled to ensure students can participate alongside their core curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Northampton School for Boys
Overview
Pupils are “proud to attend” the school, benefiting from an “ambitious curriculum” and “exemplary” behaviour. The report highlights a strong culture of respect and high expectations, with staff delivering expert teaching that enables all pupils, including those with special educational needs, to “thrive” and achieve exceptionally well.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “challenging and interesting,” helping pupils develop a “sophisticated understanding” of subjects and prepare for “ambitious destinations.”
- Teachers are “experts in the subjects they teach,” using rigorous checks to address misconceptions and ensuring pupils use “subject-specific vocabulary accurately.”
- There is a strong focus on reading and oracy, with pupils demonstrating a “love of reading” and receiving personalised support to become “confident and fluent readers.”
- An “astonishing array of enrichment activities,” including sports and arts, allows pupils to “stretch pupils’ talents” and compete at the highest level.
- Personal development is supported by an “aspirational careers programme” and themes promoting “mature attitudes towards equality” and British values.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 61.6 |
| 2024/25 | 58.2 |
| 2025/26 | 59.0 |
| 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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