Northampton Academy
URN: 134814 • Northampton NN3 8NH
Overview
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Christian
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Owen Jones (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01604210017
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wellingborough Road, Northampton NN3 8NH
Summary
Northampton Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, with a current enrolment of 1,719 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,570. As an academy sponsor-led institution, it aims to provide a supportive and inclusive educational environment, reflected in its commitment to diversity and inclusion. The school’s ethos emphasizes respect, aspiration, and achievement, fostering a culture where all students are encouraged to reach their full potential.
The curriculum at Northampton Academy is designed to cater to a wide range of academic interests and abilities, with a focus on preparing students for future success. The school offers a variety of subjects and extracurricular activities, promoting both academic and personal development. Additionally, the academy places a strong emphasis on careers and enterprise, equipping students with essential skills for the workforce.
Support services are integral to the academy's approach, with dedicated provisions for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school prioritizes safeguarding and well-being, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all pupils. For further information, parents can visit the school’s website or consult the prospectus and exam results sections.
The curriculum at Northampton Academy is designed to cater to a wide range of academic interests and abilities, with a focus on preparing students for future success. The school offers a variety of subjects and extracurricular activities, promoting both academic and personal development. Additionally, the academy places a strong emphasis on careers and enterprise, equipping students with essential skills for the workforce.
Support services are integral to the academy's approach, with dedicated provisions for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school prioritizes safeguarding and well-being, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all pupils. For further information, parents can visit the school’s website or consult the prospectus and exam results sections.
Useful links
- SEND Information (sen)
- What's On? (calendar)
- Term Dates (calendar)
- Catch Up Premium Funding (download)
- Overview and Intent - Whole School (download)
- Intent Statement by Subject (download)
- Character Scheme of Work (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Sixth Form Admissions (other)
Key details
- LA
- West Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1570
- Pupils
- 1719
- Boys
- 925
- Girls
- 794
- FSM %
- 25.30
- Open date
- 2004-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northamptonshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1719 | 925 | 794 | 1570 | 25.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1704 | 906 | 798 | 1570 | 23.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1674 | 869 | 805 | 1570 | 22.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1674 | 869 | 805 | 1570 | 22.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1560 | 803 | 757 | 1200 | 20.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1495 | 770 | 725 | 1200 | 17.70 |
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