Guilsborough Academy
URN: 136489 • Northampton NN6 8QE
Overview
- Name
- Guilsborough Academy
- URN
- 136489
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- GUILSBOROUGH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 56.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Simon Frazer (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01604740641
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- West Haddon Road, Northampton NN6 8QE
Summary
Guilsborough Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, with a current enrolment of 1,260 pupils and a capacity of 1,412. As an academy converter, it operates with a focus on providing a challenging and enjoyable learning environment. The school is committed to fostering academic excellence through high-quality teaching and a supportive atmosphere.
The curriculum at Guilsborough Academy is designed to engage students and promote a love of learning. The school emphasizes the importance of both academic and personal development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for future challenges. A range of extracurricular activities is also available, encouraging students to explore their interests and develop new skills.
Guilsborough Academy values its role within the community and aims to create strong partnerships with parents and local organisations. The school prioritises inclusivity and support for all students, including those eligible for free school meals, which currently stands at 14.5%. This commitment to community engagement and student welfare underpins the academy's ethos.
The curriculum at Guilsborough Academy is designed to engage students and promote a love of learning. The school emphasizes the importance of both academic and personal development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for future challenges. A range of extracurricular activities is also available, encouraging students to explore their interests and develop new skills.
Guilsborough Academy values its role within the community and aims to create strong partnerships with parents and local organisations. The school prioritises inclusivity and support for all students, including those eligible for free school meals, which currently stands at 14.5%. This commitment to community engagement and student welfare underpins the academy's ethos.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- SEND Training2:30pm – 3:30pm (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Latest News (calendar)
- 14 Jul 2025Eco NewsOur Eco Committee has had an inspiring and educational term, with recent visits that have spark... (calendar)
- 09 Oct 2025Student ParliamentWe are thrilled to announce the election of our new Lead Members of the Student Parliament for... (calendar)
- Letters from the Principal (calendar)
- Term Dates (calendar)
- Timings of the School Day (calendar)
- View Full Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Northampton School for Boys (82.3)
- Northampton School for Girls (70.2)
- Northampton School for Girls (69.3)
- Northampton Academy (67.9)
- Moulton School and Science College (65.4)
Key details
- LA
- West Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- GUILSBOROUGH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1412
- Pupils
- 1260
- Boys
- 638
- Girls
- 622
- FSM %
- 14.50
- Open date
- 2011-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northamptonshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1260 | 638 | 622 | 1412 | 14.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1327 | 693 | 634 | 1412 | 14.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1338 | 682 | 656 | 1412 | 10.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1338 | 682 | 656 | 1412 | 10.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1317 | 674 | 643 | 1412 | 8.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1340 | 668 | 672 | 1412 | 6.10 |
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