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Northampton Academy
- 3.5 (2 reviews)
- Secondary
- Northampton NN3 8NH
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils excel, learning new knowledge in a highly structured way.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exemplary behaviour, respectful, polite, and supportive.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers' subject knowledge is strong.
Current Educational Practices: Effective questioning, 'do now' activities, and short quizzes.
Strengths and Challenges: High-quality professional development and workload support.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give opinions via Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: Parents extremely positive about communication and support.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are very satisfied with the education provided.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders ensure safeguarding arrangements are robust.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders provide high-quality professional development.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is not tolerated; strong safeguarding culture.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: High-quality pastoral support and wellbeing programs.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range including digital, STEM, sports, and well-being ambassadors.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students immerse themselves in broader school life.
Career Counselling Services: Strong careers programme including visiting speakers and work experience.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form provision is strong and supportive.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Exceptionally well-supported with bespoke plans and progress.
Subjects Offered: Broad and ambitious curriculum across all key stages.
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Northampton Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed, Christian school located in Northamptonshire, East Midlands.
It has 1704 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
96.20% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I appreciate you visiting our website, and I'm happy to extend a warm welcome to Northampton Academy. demonstrating appropriate sensitivity to other people's values, opinions, and beliefs. Knowing what it means to strive to be the best versions of ourselves. the capacity and readiness to acknowledge the existence of viewpoints or views that are dissimilar to our own. being truthful, even when you're wrong, to both yourself and other people. On the eastern side of Northampton, there is a warm and accepting 11–18 school called Northampton Academy. Every year group is full or overcrowded, and this year saw a record number of applications for our highly intellectual Sixth Form of Character. This is partly because of how well we did in school. At the GCSE level, this year's results set records for achievement: 64% of students received five or more 9-4 marks, including English and math, and 67% of students passed both subjects. I'm happy to see that our Progress 8 score has increased to +0.64 and I'm pleased of all of our students and staff for the diligence and dedication it took to get us to this point. This result shows that, on average, our students are doing much above what would be expected of them in each of their subject areas. This remarkable progress is representative of all of our students, regardless of their backgrounds or academic levels, which is extremely pleasing. At Northampton Academy, we encourage each and every one of our students to have the highest aspirations and support all of them in achieving their very best results, regardless of the obstacles or challenges they face. Again, thank you to all of our students, families, and staff for your hard work.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 18.7 | - | 5.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 60% | 98% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 18.60% | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 1.00 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 29.23% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 44% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 39% | 21.95% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 9.77% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 13.74% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.56 | 2.74 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 94.62% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 240 | 170 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 88.5% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 32.35% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 42.54% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.58% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.62% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.65% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 1.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 32.87% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 47.76% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 36% | 23.71% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 12.08% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% | 17.11% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.78 | 3.04 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 94.96% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 234 | 171 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 91% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 36.54% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 42% | 40.92% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.04% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.42% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.63% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.21% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.64 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% 4 | 27.24% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% 4 | 41.86% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 28% | 20.19% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% 8 | 8.38% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% 12 | 12.81% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.01 | 2.65 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 94.52% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 222 | 170 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 86.3% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 32.91% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 42% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 11.35% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.91% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.39% | 2.76% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.07 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% 1 | 27.57% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% 2 | 41.3% | 42.58% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 12% | 22% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 2 | 8.76% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% 1 | 13.46% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.51 | 2.7 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 90.52% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 211 | 174 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 82.48% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 32.91% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | 47% | 43.04% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.04% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.3% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.96% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.65% | 2.06% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.06 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 27.33% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 40.33% | 43.04% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 14% | 22.69% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 12.56% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 13.75% | 16.23% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 89.36% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 238 | 175 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 76.73% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 35.73% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | 38% | 40.23% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.27% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 5.82% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.05% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.23 | 26.95 | 29.99 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.44 | 27.85 | 29.55 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.60% | 9.32% | 13.64% |
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| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 94 | 170 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 73% | 58.48% | 58.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 5.43% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 21.22% | 21.14% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 6.87% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.22 | 30.77 | 33.4 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.62 | 29.91 | 32.48 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.8% | 12.29% | 17.69% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 110 | 202 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 77% | 57.64% | 60.66% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 5.05% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 21.09% | 17.72% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 8.18% | 10.7% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.43 1 | 25.98 | 29.38 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.33 1 | 26.02 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.9% | 7.93% | 13.04% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 74 | 223 | 231 |
| Students staying in education | 61% | 53.52% | 57.28% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 8% | 7.78% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 25.67% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 9.33% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.20 2 | 25.91 | 29.02 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.12 4 | 27 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.2% | 8.94% | 13.34% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 15 | 34.23% | 31.48% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 5.14% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 19% | 15.8% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 3.27% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.36 | 22.09 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.68 | 23.95 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.8% | 7.8% | 12.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 10 | 34.8% | 36.22% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 6.1% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 22.9% | 20.04% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.7% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Northampton Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1