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Northampton School for Boys
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Northampton School for Boys
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- Northampton NN1 5RT
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| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
A 0
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B
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17 | 18.9 | 17 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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% | 32.7% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 90% | 47.76% | 45.2% |
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% | 24.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 41% | 12.08% | 12.93% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 53% | 17.11% | 17.08% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.6 | 3.04 | 2.96 |
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% | 90.41% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 217 | 171 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 91% | 86.28% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 36.54% | 34.06% |
| School sixth forms | 76% | 40.92% | 30.68% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.04% | 10.44% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 13.42% | 11.12% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.63% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 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 | 0.52 | 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% | 29.2% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 89% 1 | 41.86% | 43.33% |
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% | 25.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% 1 | 8.38% | 11.41% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 43% 2 | 12.81% | 16.42% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.37 | 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 | 98% | 94.52% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 216 | 170 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 86.3% | 84.05% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 32.91% | 33.38% |
| School sixth forms | 69% | 42% | 31.08% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.48% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 11.35% | 11.14% |
| 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% | 29.12% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 88% 2 | 41.3% | 42.55% |
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% | 24.65% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% 23 | 8.76% | 11.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 45% 12 | 13.46% | 15.92% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.45 | 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 | 98% | 90.52% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 211 | 174 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 82.48% | 73.89% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 32.91% | 28.38% |
| School sixth forms | 68% | 43.04% | 31.43% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.04% | 9.11% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.3% | 5.91% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.96% | 2.97% |
| 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% | 29.45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 90% | 40.33% | 43.01% |
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% | 25.18% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 53% | 12.56% | 14.63% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 57% | 13.75% | 16.18% |
| 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% | 30.59% |
| School sixth forms | 64% | 40.23% | 32.04% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.09% | 9.01% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.27% | 5.68% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 5.82% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.05% | 2.46% |
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 | 33.36 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.74 | 29.91 | 32.43 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 32.2% | 12.29% | 17.63% |
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 | 262 | 202 | 249 |
| Students staying in education | 66% | 57.64% | 60.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 5.05% | 4.98% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 21.09% | 17.76% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 8.18% | 10.71% |
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 | 29.34 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.41 1 | 26.02 | 28.6 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.8% | 7.93% | 12.99% |
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% | 57.23% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 8% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 25.67% | 21.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 9.33% | 8.81% |
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 | 28.97 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.11 3 | 27 | 28.76 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.2% | 8.94% | 13.27% |
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% | 31.71% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 5.14% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 33% | 19% | 15.82% |
| 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 | 26.71 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.43 | 23.95 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.1% | 7.8% | 12.59% |
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% | 36.45% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 6.1% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 22.9% | 20.08% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 2.7% | 4.25% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2023/24
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 23rd Oct 2023 - 27th Oct 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 21st Dec 2023 - 3rd Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 19th Feb 2024 - 23rd Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 29th Mar 2024 - 12th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2024 - 30th Aug 2024 |
Terms Dates 2023/24
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2023 - 22nd Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 28th Oct 2023 - 20th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2024 - 18th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 24th Feb 2024 - 28th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 13th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 23rd Jul 2024 |
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