Northampton School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Northampton, East Midlands NN3 7TR · West Northamptonshire
#8 of 329 secondary schools in East Midlands
#183 of 4,090 nationally
About Northampton School
Northampton School is a academy secondary located in Northampton, in the West Northamptonshire local authority of East Midlands, England. It caters for Ages 11–16. In 2025 it enrolled 650 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 93.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of secondary schools in England and 8th of 329 ranked secondary schools in East Midlands. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (93th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 650; capacity filled 57%.
There are 119 schools in Northampton; Northampton School ranks 4th of 119 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary schools across England.
- 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%)10.5%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Northampton School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 650
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 10.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 57%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Northampton School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Moulton Primary School
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
597 students · 997 m away
Moulton School and Science College
Northampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,450 students · 1.0 km away
Thorplands Primary School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
226 students · 1.5 km away
Overstone Primary School
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
205 students · 1.5 km away
Boothville Primary School
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
601 students · 1.9 km away
Woodvale Primary Academy
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
449 students · 2.0 km away
St Thomas Becket Catholic School
Northampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
912 students · 2.0 km away
Lings Primary School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
401 students · 2.3 km away
Lumbertubs Primary School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
222 students · 2.4 km away
The Arbours Primary Academy
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
333 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
Academy secondary schools in East Midlands with a comparable Pupils on roll.
John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College
Alford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
650 students
Stamford Welland Academy
Stamford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
648 students
Aldercar High School
Nottingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
648 students
Limehurst Academy
Loughborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
656 students
Heath Lane Academy
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
644 students
The Winstanley School
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
643 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Northampton School a good school?
Northampton School has a Success Index (England) of 93.1 out of 100 (Top 5% of secondary schools in England) and ranks #8 of 329 in East Midlands. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Northampton School rank in East Midlands?
Northampton School ranks #8 of 329 secondary schools in East Midlands and #183 of 4,090 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Northampton School?
Northampton School had 650 students in 2025.
Is Northampton School a primary school or a secondary school?
Northampton School is classified as a secondary covering Ages 11–16. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Northampton School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Northampton School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.