Northampton High School
URN: 122144 • NN4 6UU
Overview
- Name
- Northampton High School
- URN
- 122144
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- May Lee (since 2025) , Headmistress
- Telephone
- 01604765765
- Website
- Visit Northampton High School website
- Address
-
Newport Pagnell Road, NN4 6UU
Find on Google Maps
Summary
Northampton High School is an independent girls' school located in West Northamptonshire, catering to students aged 2 to 18. Founded in 1878, the school has a strong academic reputation and prioritises empowering girls to develop their own voices and identities. With a current enrolment of 480 pupils and a capacity of 980, the school offers a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and academic excellence.
The curriculum is designed to foster independent thinking and is tailored to the specific needs of girls, particularly in subjects such as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Recent GCSE and A Level results indicate strong academic performance, with a significant percentage of students achieving top grades. The school values holistic education, preparing students for various pathways, including top universities and arts colleges.
Community engagement and a nurturing atmosphere are central to the school's ethos. The leadership, under Head Dr May Lee, emphasises the importance of creating a space where girls can thrive without the constraints of gender stereotypes, ensuring they have limitless opportunities for success.
The curriculum is designed to foster independent thinking and is tailored to the specific needs of girls, particularly in subjects such as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Recent GCSE and A Level results indicate strong academic performance, with a significant percentage of students achieving top grades. The school values holistic education, preparing students for various pathways, including top universities and arts colleges.
Community engagement and a nurturing atmosphere are central to the school's ethos. The leadership, under Head Dr May Lee, emphasises the importance of creating a space where girls can thrive without the constraints of gender stereotypes, ensuring they have limitless opportunities for success.
Useful links
- Moving up to Senior School (sen)
- Senior School News (sen)
- Senior School 12–16 years (sen)
- Academic (sen)
- Beyond the Classroom (sen)
- Careers (sen)
- GCSE Results (sen)
- How to Apply (sen)
- Pastoral Care & Wellbeing (sen)
- Why Senior School? (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- Daventry Hill School (70.0)
- Northgate School Academy Trust (69.9)
- Fairfields School (68.1)
- Billing Brook Special School (62.0)
- The Gateway School (61.3)
Key details
- LA
- West Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 2 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 980
- Pupils
- 480
- Boys
- 0
- Girls
- 480
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1980-09-30
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 480 | 0 | 480 | 980 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 494 | 0 | 494 | 980 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 502 | 0 | 502 | 980 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 502 | 0 | 502 | 980 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 565 | 0 | 565 | 980 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 606 | 0 | 606 | 980 | 0.00 |
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