Northampton academies & free schools league table 2025
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 69 schools in Northampton, East Midlands. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East Midlands.
- 198Hartwell Primary SchoolNorthampton · Academy Primary96% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 200 students
- 293Northampton SchoolNorthampton · Academy Secondary10.5% Free school meals · 650 students
- 393Preston Hedges Primary SchoolNorthampton · Academy Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 418 students
- 493Buckton Fields Primary SchoolNorthampton · Academy Primary– · 289 students
- 590Parklands Primary SchoolNorthampton · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 418 students
- 690Northampton School for BoysNorthampton · Academy Secondary58.2 Attainment 8 · 1,756 students
- 786Weston Favell CofE Primary SchoolNorthampton · Academy Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 446 students
- 885The Arbours Primary AcademyNorthampton · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 333 students
- 982Wootton Park SchoolNorthampton · Academy All-through53.6 Attainment 8 · 1,670 students
- 1078Kislingbury Primary SchoolNorthampton · Academy Primary74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 111 students
- 1178Eastfield AcademyNorthampton · Academy Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 221 students
- 1276Malcolm Arnold Preparatory SchoolNorthampton · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 401 students
- 1376Caroline Chisholm SchoolNorthampton · Academy All-through50.4 Attainment 8 · 2,049 students
- 1476St Luke's Church of England Primary SchoolNorthampton · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 391 students
- 1575Northampton School for GirlsNorthampton · Academy Secondary54.9 Attainment 8 · 1,670 students
- 1674Earls Barton Primary SchoolNorthampton · Academy Primary– · 454 students
- 1774Abington Vale Primary SchoolNorthampton · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 409 students
- 1874Woodland View Primary SchoolNorthampton · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 417 students
- 1973Northampton AcademyNorthampton · Academy Secondary52.1 Attainment 8 · 1,712 students
- 2071Simon de Senlis Primary SchoolNorthampton · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 434 students
- 2169The Duston SchoolNorthampton · Academy All-through50.0 Attainment 8 · 2,064 students
- 2268Cedar Road Primary SchoolNorthampton · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 383 students
- 2367Guilsborough Church of England Primary SchoolNorthampton · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 95 students
- 2467Briar Hill Primary School & NurseryNorthampton · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 350 students
- 2566Ecton Brook Primary SchoolNorthampton · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 567 students
- 2666St James Church of England Primary SchoolNorthampton · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 445 students
- 2763Campion SchoolNorthampton · Academy Secondary46.2 Attainment 8 · 1,309 students
- 2861Cogenhoe Primary SchoolNorthampton · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 191 students
- 2961Guilsborough AcademyNorthampton · Academy Secondary46.6 Attainment 8 · 1,198 students
- 3059Wootton Primary SchoolNorthampton · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 306 students
- 3158East Hunsbury Primary SchoolNorthampton · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 453 students
- 3257Kings Heath Primary AcademyNorthampton · Academy Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 350 students
- 3357Moulton School and Science CollegeNorthampton · Academy Secondary46.1 Attainment 8 · 1,450 students
- 3457Castle AcademyNorthampton · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 455 students
- 3555Standens Barn Primary SchoolNorthampton · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 327 students
- 3655The Abbey Primary SchoolNorthampton · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 330 students
- 3752Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary SchoolNorthampton · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 87 students
- 3848Headlands Primary SchoolNorthampton · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 450 students
- 3947Queen Eleanor Primary AcademyNorthampton · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 223 students
- 4046Boughton Primary SchoolNorthampton · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 199 students
- 4145Blackthorn Primary SchoolNorthampton · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 236 students
- 4242Lumbertubs Primary SchoolNorthampton · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 222 students
- 4342The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary SchoolNorthampton · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 282 students
- 4442Ecton Village Primary SchoolNorthampton · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 74 students
- 4542Abbeyfield SchoolNorthampton · Academy Secondary44.0 Attainment 8 · 1,296 students
- 4641St Gregory's Catholic Primary SchoolNorthampton · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 214 students
- 4741Sywell Church of England Primary SchoolNorthampton · Academy Primary40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 101 students
- 4840Malcolm Arnold AcademyNorthampton · Academy Secondary41.4 Attainment 8 · 1,278 students
- 4937Welford Sibbertoft and Sulby Endowed SchoolNorthampton · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 98 students
- 5037Thorplands Primary SchoolNorthampton · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 226 students
- 5137St Thomas Becket Catholic SchoolNorthampton · Academy Secondary38.7 Attainment 8 · 912 students
- 5236Hardingstone AcademyNorthampton · Academy Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 230 students
- 5335Spring Lane Primary SchoolNorthampton · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 434 students
- 5434Mears Ashby Church of England Primary SchoolNorthampton · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 72 students
- 5534Kingsthorpe CollegeNorthampton · Academy Secondary39.6 Attainment 8 · 1,415 students
- 5633Green Oaks Primary AcademyNorthampton · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 220 students
- 5733Stimpson Avenue AcademyNorthampton · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 440 students
- 5833Upton Meadows Primary SchoolNorthampton · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 387 students
- 5931St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolNorthampton · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 160 students
- 6030Collingtree Church of England Primary SchoolNorthampton · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 65 students
- 6130Hunsbury Park Primary SchoolNorthampton · Academy Primary– · 354 students
- 6229Weston Favell AcademyNorthampton · Academy Secondary41.8 Attainment 8 · 1,431 students
- 6329Sunnyside Primary AcademyNorthampton · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 364 students
- 6428Weedon Bec Primary SchoolNorthampton · Academy Primary30% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 182 students
- 6527Lings Primary SchoolNorthampton · Academy Primary51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 401 students
- 6626Woodvale Primary AcademyNorthampton · Academy Primary51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 449 students
- 6722Northampton International AcademyNorthampton · Academy All-through36.4 Attainment 8 · 1,754 students
- 6821Kingsley Primary SchoolNorthampton · Academy Primary51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 401 students
- 6921Rectory Farm Primary SchoolNorthampton · Academy Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 179 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hartwell Primary School Northampton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 98.3 Top 5% | 96% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 200 |
| 2 | Northampton School Northampton · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 93.1 Top 5% | 10.5% Free school meals | 650 |
| 3 | Preston Hedges Primary School Northampton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 92.6 Top 5% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 418 |
| 4 | Buckton Fields Primary School Northampton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 92.5 Top 5% | – | 289 |
| 5 | Parklands Primary School Northampton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 90.4 Top 10% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 418 |
| 6 | Northampton School for Boys Northampton · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 89.7 Top 10% | 58.2 Attainment 8 | 1,756 |
| 7 | Weston Favell CofE Primary School Northampton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 86.4 Top 10% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 446 |
| 8 | The Arbours Primary Academy Northampton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 84.5 Top 10% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 333 |
| 9 | Wootton Park School Northampton · All-through · Ages 4–19 | Academy | 81.6 Top 25% | 53.6 Attainment 8 | 1,670 |
| 10 | Kislingbury Primary School Northampton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 78.2 Top 25% | 74% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 111 |
| 11 | Eastfield Academy Northampton · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 77.5 Top 25% | 82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 221 |
| 12 | Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School Northampton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 76.1 Top 25% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 401 |
| 13 | Caroline Chisholm School Northampton · All-through · Ages 4–18 | Academy | 75.6 Top 25% | 50.4 Attainment 8 | 2,049 |
| 14 | St Luke's Church of England Primary School Northampton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 75.5 Top 25% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 391 |
| 15 | Northampton School for Girls Northampton · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 74.6 Top 25% | 54.9 Attainment 8 | 1,670 |
| 16 | Earls Barton Primary School Northampton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 73.8 Top 25% | – | 454 |
| 17 | Abington Vale Primary School Northampton · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 73.5 Top 25% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 409 |
| 18 | Woodland View Primary School Northampton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 73.5 Top 25% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 417 |
| 19 | Northampton Academy Northampton · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 73.0 Top 25% | 52.1 Attainment 8 | 1,712 |
| 20 | Simon de Senlis Primary School Northampton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 70.6 Top 25% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 434 |
| 21 | The Duston School Northampton · All-through · Ages 4–18 | Academy | 69.3 Top 50% | 50.0 Attainment 8 | 2,064 |
| 22 | Cedar Road Primary School Northampton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 68.0 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 383 |
| 23 | Guilsborough Church of England Primary School Northampton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 67.0 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 95 |
| 24 | Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery Northampton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 66.6 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 350 |
| 25 | Ecton Brook Primary School Northampton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 66.0 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 567 |
| 26 | St James Church of England Primary School Northampton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 65.5 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 445 |
| 27 | Campion School Northampton · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 63.4 Top 50% | 46.2 Attainment 8 | 1,309 |
| 28 | Cogenhoe Primary School Northampton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 61.3 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 191 |
| 29 | Guilsborough Academy Northampton · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 61.1 Top 50% | 46.6 Attainment 8 | 1,198 |
| 30 | Wootton Primary School Northampton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 59.0 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 306 |
| 31 | East Hunsbury Primary School Northampton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 57.7 Top 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 453 |
| 32 | Kings Heath Primary Academy Northampton · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 56.9 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 350 |
| 33 | Moulton School and Science College Northampton · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 56.7 Top 50% | 46.1 Attainment 8 | 1,450 |
| 34 | Castle Academy Northampton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 56.5 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 455 |
| 35 | Standens Barn Primary School Northampton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 54.8 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 327 |
| 36 | The Abbey Primary School Northampton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 54.6 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 330 |
| 37 | Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School Northampton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 51.8 Top 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87 |
| 38 | Headlands Primary School Northampton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 48.1 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 450 |
| 39 | Queen Eleanor Primary Academy Northampton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 46.5 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 223 |
| 40 | Boughton Primary School Northampton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 46.4 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 199 |
| 41 | Blackthorn Primary School Northampton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 45.0 Lower 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 236 |
| 42 | Lumbertubs Primary School Northampton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 42.1 Lower 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 222 |
| 43 | The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Northampton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 41.9 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 282 |
| 44 | Ecton Village Primary School Northampton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 41.6 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74 |
| 45 | Abbeyfield School Northampton · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 41.5 Lower 50% | 44.0 Attainment 8 | 1,296 |
| 46 | St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Northampton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 40.7 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 214 |
| 47 | Sywell Church of England Primary School Northampton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 40.7 Lower 50% | 40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 101 |
| 48 | Malcolm Arnold Academy Northampton · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 39.7 Lower 50% | 41.4 Attainment 8 | 1,278 |
| 49 | Welford Sibbertoft and Sulby Endowed School Northampton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 37.2 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 98 |
| 50 | Thorplands Primary School Northampton · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 36.8 Lower 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 226 |
| 51 | St Thomas Becket Catholic School Northampton · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 36.5 Lower 50% | 38.7 Attainment 8 | 912 |
| 52 | Hardingstone Academy Northampton · Primary · Ages 0–11 | Academy | 35.8 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 230 |
| 53 | Spring Lane Primary School Northampton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 35.4 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 434 |
| 54 | Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School Northampton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 33.8 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72 |
| 55 | Kingsthorpe College Northampton · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 33.7 Lower 50% | 39.6 Attainment 8 | 1,415 |
| 56 | Green Oaks Primary Academy Northampton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 33.3 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 220 |
| 57 | Stimpson Avenue Academy Northampton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 33.0 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 440 |
| 58 | Upton Meadows Primary School Northampton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 32.5 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 387 |
| 59 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School Northampton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 30.6 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 160 |
| 60 | Collingtree Church of England Primary School Northampton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 30.0 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65 |
| 61 | Hunsbury Park Primary School Northampton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 29.7 Lower 50% | – | 354 |
| 62 | Weston Favell Academy Northampton · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 29.4 Lower 50% | 41.8 Attainment 8 | 1,431 |
| 63 | Sunnyside Primary Academy Northampton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 29.1 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 364 |
| 64 | Weedon Bec Primary School Northampton · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 27.7 Lower 50% | 30% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 182 |
| 65 | Lings Primary School Northampton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 26.7 Lower 50% | 51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 401 |
| 66 | Woodvale Primary Academy Northampton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 25.6 Lower 50% | 51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 449 |
| 67 | Northampton International Academy Northampton · All-through · Ages 4–18 | Academy | 22.0 Lower 50% | 36.4 Attainment 8 | 1,754 |
| 68 | Kingsley Primary School Northampton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 21.4 Lower 50% | 51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 401 |
| 69 | Rectory Farm Primary School Northampton · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 21.2 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 179 |
Hartwell Primary School in Northampton leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Northampton with a Success Index (England) of 98.3. Of the 69 schools shown, 69 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider East Midlands academies & free schools league table, every school on the Northampton page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best academies school in Northampton?
Hartwell Primary School in Northampton, East Midlands ranks first among academies & free schools in Northampton with a Success Index (England) of 98.3 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 200).
How are academies & free schools in Northampton ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.