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Northampton School for Boys

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Northampton School for Boys is a top rated, Secondary, Boys school located in Northamptonshire, East Midlands.

It has 1607 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.

This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.

From the School
Since 1541, Northampton School for Boys has been proud of its tradition of excellence. The school has produced numerous leaders in the fields of education, science, business, commerce, athletics, music, and politics and is at the forefront of education in the town and county. The institution is a teaching school that operates as an autonomous academy. The sixth form admits female students. Over many years, the school's ethos has changed. Our goals and our plan for achieving them are outlined in this document. It perfectly captures what makes NSB such a unique location to work as a student or an adult. ... is to give every child a well-rounded educational experience that helps them to reach their full academic and personal potential and that equips them for a successful adult life. that young boys benefit from a certain method of learning. Boys need to be kept active, and hard work never damaged anyone. that caring about others should take the place of self-interest. believe all people deserve respect and a world free of bullying. that every student has a right to a secure learning environment. that every kid has a right to a broad, balanced education that prepares them for life after school and optimises their potential. that including young people in our co-curriculum, which includes a variety of experiences outside of the classroom, helps them grow as "whole people," promotes positive relationships between teachers and students, builds teamwork, and gives them a sense of fulfilment. that sixth-form girls benefit from and significantly enhance our general ethos.
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Phase of Education
Secondary Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type
Academies Academies Academies Academies
Snobe grade
A
B
B-
C-
Ofset report
Outstanding Good Requires Improvement -
Age range
11-18 11-18 11-18 11-18
Gender
Boys Co-Ed Co-Ed Girls
Student teacher ratio
17 18.9 17 20.1
Proficient Math
- - - -
Proficient Read
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Grade 5 or above GCSE
- - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level
- - - -
Day Fees
- - - -
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Secondary Exam Result

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 0.68 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 61.8 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 76% 32.87% 32.61%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 90% 47.76% 45.1%

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 61% 23.71% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 41% 12.08% 12.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 53% 17.11% 17.02%
EBacc average points score 5.6 3.04 2.95

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 98% 94.96% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 217 171 140
Pupils staying in education 95% 91% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 19% 36.54% 34.04%
School sixth forms 76% 40.92% 30.65%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.04% 10.43%
Other education destinations SP 13.42% 11.17%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 1.63% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 2.21% 2.16%

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 0.52 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 58.4 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 72% 2 27.24% 29.11%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 89% 1 41.86% 43.21%

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 69% 20.19% 25.64%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 29% 1 8.38% 11.36%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 43% 2 12.81% 16.36%
EBacc average points score 5.37 2.65 2.87

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 98% 94.52% 90.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 216 170 134
Pupils staying in education 93% 86.3% 84.02%
Further education college or other further education provider 23% 32.91% 33.35%
School sixth forms 69% 42% 31.04%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0% 8.49%
Other education destinations SP 11.35% 11.16%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 4.91% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 3.39% 2.77%

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 0.66 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 59.1 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 74% 5 27.57% 29.05%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 88% 2 41.3% 42.47%

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 70% 22% 24.62%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 30% 23 8.76% 11.22%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 45% 12 13.46% 15.89%
EBacc average points score 5.45 2.7 2.83

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 98% 90.52% 84.85%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 211 174 140
Pupils staying in education 92% 82.48% 73.9%
Further education college or other further education provider 23% 32.91% 28.39%
School sixth forms 68% 43.04% 31.38%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.04% 9.1%
Other education destinations 1% 6.3% 5.93%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 3.96% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 3.65% 2.07%

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 0.49 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 58.8 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 69% 27.33% 29.39%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 90% 40.33% 42.95%

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 70% 22.69% 25.15%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 53% 12.56% 14.59%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 57% 13.75% 16.14%
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 95% 89.36% 85.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 219 175 144
Pupils staying in education 90% 76.73% 58.14%
Further education college or other further education provider 26% 35.73% 30.57%
School sixth forms 64% 40.23% 31.99%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.09% 9%
Other education destinations 1% 7.27% 5.74%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 5.82% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 5% 4.05% 2.47%
A level exam result

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 43.72 30.77 33.32
Average grade B+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 42.74 29.91 32.38
Average Grade (Best 3) B+ - -
AAB or higher 32.2% 12.29% 17.6%

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 262 202 249
Students staying in education 66% 57.64% 60.55%
Students entering apprenticeships 3% 5.05% 4.99%
Students entering employment 24% 21.09% 17.76%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 5% 8.18% 10.72%

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 34.94 1 25.98 29.31
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 33.41 1 26.02 28.56
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 11.8% 7.93% 12.95%

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 256 223 232
Students staying in education 66% 53.52% 57.19%
Students entering apprenticeships 6% 8% 7.79%
Students entering employment 19% 25.67% 21.04%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 6% 9.33% 8.82%

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 35.07 5 25.91 28.96
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 34.11 3 27 28.74
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 15.2% 8.94% 13.23%

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 57 34.23% 31.7%
Students entering apprenticeships 3% 5.14% 5.55%
Students entering employment 33% 19% 15.83%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 8% 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 30.54 22.09 26.65
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 31.43 23.95 27.68
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 13.1% 7.8% 12.55%

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 28 34.8% 36.42%
Students entering apprenticeships 5% 6.1% 6.39%
Students entering employment 15% 22.9% 20.09%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 4% 2.7% 4.24%
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Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 23rd Oct 2023 To 27th Oct 2023
Winter Holidays 21st Dec 2023 To 3rd Jan 2024
Spring Half Term Holidays 19th Feb 2024 To 23rd Feb 2024
Spring Holidays 29th Mar 2024 To 12th Apr 2024
Summer Half Term Holidays 27th May 2024 To 31st May 2024
Summer Holidays 24th Jul 2024 To 30th Aug 2024
Terms Dates
Autumn Term 4th Sep 2023 To 22nd Oct 2023
Autumn Term-2 28th Oct 2023 To 20th Dec 2023
Spring Term 4th Jan 2024 To 18th Feb 2024
Spring Term-2 24th Feb 2024 To 28th Mar 2024
Summer Term 13th Apr 2024 To 26th May 2024
Summer Term-2 1st Jun 2024 To 23rd Jul 2024
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The sixth form is outstanding because students make excellent progress, and a high proportion gain places at top universities.

There is a strong focus throughout the school on promoting students' spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, which develops their leadership skills, teamwork and creativity.

Gaps between the achievement of disadvantaged students and others are closing rapidly, with these students achieving high standards similar to their classmates in 2014.

Individual students' progress is carefully tracked, and rapid support is provided when required.

Governors are highly knowledgeable about the school's performance and play a very effective role in shaping future strategic developments.

The new headteacher is building on the many existing strengths of the school while bringing a new approach to improving certain aspects of the school's work.

Students feel very safe around the school and behave exceptionally well.

Teachers have excellent knowledge of their subjects and benefit from outstanding opportunities for training and development.

The outstanding curriculum enables students to achieve highly and develop the personal skills they will need in the next stage of their lives.

A high proportion of students gains places at top universities.

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