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Northampton Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Chris Clyne

corporate_fareUNITED LEARNING TRUST

location_onNorthampton, NN3 8NH

language Visit Website phone 1604210017

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,721

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Attainment 8

52.1

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GCSE Rank

#4 in West Northamptonshire

#699 of 3,216 nationally

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Northampton Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Northampton, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Highly competitive: 1.5× more applications than places — plan well ahead.

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School Summary

Northampton Academy is an academy sponsor led in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,719 pupils on roll, of whom 25% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.1, placing the school #4 in West Northamptonshire and #699 of 3,216 nationally. 55.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 26.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 15 A-level subjects. 69.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 37.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.31 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.5× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 19.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.4 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

52.1

Grade 5+ E&M

55.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)26.2%

Entering EBacc40.70%

EBacc APS4.57

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.87

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc46.20%

EBacc APS4.65

2023

Progress 8 Score

1.00

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc39%

EBacc APS4.56

2022

Progress 8 Score

1.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS4.78

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc33%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.64

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS4.01

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS3.51

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.31

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils do significantly better than expected at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*13.9%

Achieving A*–A37.3%

Achieving A*–B69.2%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate93.4%

A-level subjects offered15

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.07

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate95.90%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

106

Retention rate96.20%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate89.9%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

21 March 2023

Inspection Report

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12 November 2019

Inspection Report

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25 February 2016

Inspection Report

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30 January 2013

Inspection Report

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25 January 2012

Inspection Report

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12 October 2011

Inspection Report

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10 May 2010

Inspection Report

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31 January 2007

Inspection Report

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18 January 2006

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-03-21

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2016-02-25

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-01-30

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2010-05-10

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

3.5%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.9%(32 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,719 pupils. During this period, there were 60 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.5%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,719	60	3.5%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,721	58	3.4%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,697	37	2.2%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,704	68	4.0%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,718	74	4.3%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,716	62	3.6%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,721	52	3.0%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,722	43	2.5%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,675	28	1.7%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,674	34	2.0%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,675	40	2.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,560	32	2.1%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,560	6	0.4%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,565	33	2.1%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,495	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,495	61	4.1%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,499	33	2.2%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,433	27	1.9%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,445	31	2.1%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,456	37	2.5%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,392	80	5.7%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,397	42	3.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,422	59	4.1%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,353	112	8.3%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,350	71	5.3%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,342	61	4.5%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 90 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 44 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 36 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 34 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 28 pupils

Hearing Impairment 15 pupils

Physical Disability 9 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

94.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

95.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

22.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree42%

agree50%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree34%

agree50%

disagree12%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree21%

agree35%

disagree10%

strongly disagree2%

not applicable30%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes50%

no50%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree31%

agree57%

disagree10%

strongly disagree1%

dont know1%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree54%

agree40%

disagree4%

don't know1%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree49%

agree43%

disagree7%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree50%

agree45%

disagree5%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree52%

agree45%

disagree3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree50%

agree43%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree43%

agree47%

disagree7%

don't know2%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes95%

no5%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Christian)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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