Northampton Academy
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Northampton, NN3 8NH
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 20% in England
5 of 20 in West Northamptonshire
Pupils
1,712
First preferences per place
1.62
2026/27
Absence
7.4%
2024/25
A level average
B
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 53.1 | 52.2 | 52.1 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 60% | 62% | 56% | |
| Average English grade | 5.6 | 5.4 | 5.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 52% | 58% | 57% | |
| Progress 8 | 1.00 | 0.87 | — |
75% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Weston Favell Academy · 0.7 mi · Good · Bottom 18% in England
- St Thomas Becket Catholic School · 1.5 mi · Good · Bottom 15% in England
- Northampton School · 1.8 mi · No rating
- Northampton School for Girls · 1.9 mi · Report card · Top 18% in England
- Northampton School for Boys · 2.0 mi · Not judged · Top 8% in England
- Moulton School and Science College · 2.4 mi · Good · Top 47% in England
Best secondary schools in Northampton · Best secondary schools in Northamptonshire
The neighbourhood
Northampton Academy is in Blackthorn & Lings (typical home £211,000, crime very high).
What is Northampton Academy's Ofsted rating?
Northampton Academy is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Northampton Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Northampton Academy is in the top 20% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.