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Northampton Academy

State school · Northampton, NN3 8NH
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,704 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,704 ·
Religion
Christian
Local authority
West Northamptonshire

Headteacher

Head

Mr Owen Jones

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

OtherUnkn 18 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Standens Barn Primary School 7 %
Ecton Brook Primary School 7 %
Standens Barn Primary School 6 %
Ecton Brook Primary School 5 %
Lings Primary School 4 %
Lings Primary School 4 %
Woodvale Primary Academy 4 %
Blackthorn Primary School 4 %
St Andrew's Ceva Primary School 4 %
Blackthorn Primary School 3 %
St Andrew's Ceva Primary School 3 %
Weston Favell CofE Primary School 3 %
Woodvale Primary Academy 3 %
The Arbours Primary Academy 3 %
Weston Favell CofE Primary School 3 %
Lumbertubs Primary School 3 %
Boothville Primary School 2 %
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School 2 %
Thorplands Primary School 2 %
Boothville Primary School 2 %
Lumbertubs Primary School 2 %
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School 2 %
The Arbours Primary Academy 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
92%
LA avg.
60%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
76%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
60%
Data highlight

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
19%
LA avg.
13%
Eng. avg.
20%
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What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
91
Number of teachers
19:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
13.4 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,704
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Wellingborough Road
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN3 8NH
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Telephone: 01604 210017

Email: enquiries@northampton-academy.org

Website: http://www.northampton-academy.org

Local authority: West Northamptonshire

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School data & information Northampton Academy Wellingborough Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 8NH
1,704 Pupil numbers
23 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
35 % Pupils whose first language is not English
19:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
91 Number of teachers
17 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
76%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
52.20
LA avg.
45.10
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.87 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 83 7
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 80 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 82 6
Polish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 9
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 68 7
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 4
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 287 6
Italian GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 8
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 140 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 141 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 287 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 287 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 4
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 70 7
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 68 7
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 69 7
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 4
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 68 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
19%
LA avg.
13%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
37.78
LA avg.
32.24
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCE A level 6 B
Sociology GCE A level 29 A
Religious Studies GCE A level 12 B
Psychology GCE A level 27 A
Physics GCE A level 21 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 18 A
Mathematics GCE A level 62 A
History GCE A level 17 B
Geography GCE A level 17 B
English Literature GCE A level 14 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 10 B
Chemistry GCE A level 29 B
Biology GCE A level 41 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 8 B
Sociology GCE AS level 6 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Northampton Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
13.4 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
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