Northampton School for Boys
Academy converter · Boys · Sixth form
Northampton, NN1 5RT
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Top 8% in England
1 of 20 in West Northamptonshire
Pupils
1,756
First preferences per place
2.62
2026/27
Absence
4.4%
2024/25
A level average
B
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 59.1 | 61.6 | 58.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 78% | 80% | 72% | |
| Average English grade | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 6.2 | 6.6 | 6.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 66% | 71% | 62% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.57 | 0.95 | — |
86% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Northampton International Academy · 1.4 mi · Not judged · Bottom 10% in England
- Malcolm Arnold Academy · 1.5 mi · No rating · Bottom 34% in England
- Weston Favell Academy · 1.7 mi · Good · Bottom 18% in England
- Northampton School for Girls · 1.9 mi · Report card · Top 18% in England
- Northampton Academy · 2.0 mi · Outstanding · Top 20% in England
- St Thomas Becket Catholic School · 2.1 mi · Good · Bottom 15% in England
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The neighbourhood
Northampton School for Boys is in Cliftonville & Rushmere (typical home £188,750, crime very high).
What is Northampton School for Boys's Ofsted rating?
Northampton School for Boys is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does Northampton School for Boys rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Northampton School for Boys is in the top 8% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.