Moulton School and Science College

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Pound Lane, Moulton, Northampton, NN3 7SDOpen in maps

Moulton School and Science College is a secondary school in Northampton for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 204 schools in West Northamptonshire. It ranks 8th of 15 secondary schools in Northampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 27 June 2023, report published 13 September 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

236 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score46.1

46.1, the same as the England average.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths44.1%

44.1%, 1.3 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths69.5%

69.5%, 4.7 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc26.7%

26.7%, 13.8 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.00

4.00, 0.09 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

92 students

Average point score per A level entry32.12

32.12, 2.88 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,450 pupils on roll, with places for 1,393

Eligible for free school meals17%

17%, 9.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language11.2%

11.2%, 10.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10%

10%, 4.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.2%

5.2%, 0.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Moulton School and Science College

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Northampton School0.6 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
St Thomas Becket Catholic School1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 38.7
Kingsthorpe College2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 39.6
Northampton School for Girls2 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standardAttainment 8: 54.9
Pitsford School2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 35.1

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
MOULTON SCHOOL AND SCIENCE COLLEGE
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Barrie Murphy
Phone
01604641600
Website
moultonschool.co.uk
Address
Pound Lane, Moulton, Northampton, NN3 7SD
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
URN
137614

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.