Northampton Academy
Northampton Academy is a secondary located in West Northamptonshire, NN3 8NH. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Outstanding. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 18. It currently has approximately 1,704 pupils on roll.
Northampton Academy is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy sponsor led. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 18
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: West Northamptonshire
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1570
Number of Pupils: 1704
Number of Boys: 906
Number of Girls: 798
Special Classes Code: 0
Percentage on Free School Meals: 23.8
Last Changed Date: 2025-05-30
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Outstanding
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes: Outstanding
Personal Development: Outstanding
Leadership & Management: Outstanding
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2023-05-11
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Jones
Phone: 01604210017
Website: http://www.northampton-academy.org
Location: Wellingborough Road
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
Local area information
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Frequently Asked Questions about Northampton Academy
What is the Ofsted rating of Northampton Academy?
Northampton Academy has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Northampton Academy admit?
Northampton Academy admits pupils from age 11 to 18.
Is Northampton Academy a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Northampton Academy is a mixed school.
What type of school is Northampton Academy?
Northampton Academy is a academy sponsor led offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Northampton Academy?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Northampton Academy on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Northampton Academy?
Yes — MyLittleEyes lists homes to rent and buy near Northampton Academy in West Northamptonshire. Scroll down to see available properties within 1 mile of the school.
