Northampton Academy
Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN3 8NHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Northampton Academy is a secondary school in Northampton for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 204 schools in West Northamptonshire. It ranks 2nd of 15 secondary schools in Northampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 March 2023, report published 11 May 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 March 2023
Pupils thrive at this school. They know that staff 'go above and beyond' to provide an outstanding education for them. Pupils are happy and feel safe. Leaders have the highest aspirations for their pupils. They ensure that pupils receive a high-quality education. Staff meet the needs of all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), exceptionally well. The behaviour of pupils is exemplary. They are respectful, well mannered and polite. They exhibit the school's values of respect, determination, ambition, tolerance and integrity. Pupils said that bullying is not tolerated. It happens rarely. Pupils know the importance of treating everyone as an equal. Pupils say that 'difference unites us'. Pupils relish taking responsibility as school leaders. For example, they can be digital leaders, promoting e-safety across the school, STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) leaders, sports leaders or well-being ambassadors. Parents and carers are extremely positive about the education their children receive. One view shared by many was, 'I have been blown away by the guidance and support that is in place for the pupils. My child has been given her wings and is starting to fly.'
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
295 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
109 students
Average A level grade B, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,712 pupils on roll, with places for 1,570
Schools near Northampton Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Favell Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 41.8 |
| Oneschool Global Uk, Northampton Campus | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 45.3 |
| St Thomas Becket Catholic School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 38.7 |
| Northampton School for Girls | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 54.9 |
| Northampton School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Christian
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Julian Smith
- Phone
- 01604210017
- Address
- Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN3 8NH
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- URN
- 134814
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.