Progress Schools - Thrapston
URN: 147697 • NN14 4LZ
Overview
- Name
- Progress Schools - Thrapston
- URN
- 147697
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 38.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rebecca Othen (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01832777089
- Website
- Visit Progress Schools - Thrapston website
- Address
-
Cedar Drive, NN14 4LZ
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Summary
Progress Schools - Thrapston is an independent alternative education provider located in North Northamptonshire, catering to students aged 11-16 who have faced challenges in mainstream education. With a current enrolment of 46 pupils and a capacity of 60, the school offers a supportive environment aimed at helping students achieve their potential and prepare for positive post-16 destinations.
The curriculum at Progress Schools is designed to be flexible and tailored to meet individual needs, with teachers adopting a primary model to deliver a range of subjects. The school emphasizes the importance of qualifications, ensuring that all pupils have the opportunity to sit national exams alongside their peers, while also providing additional accreditation where necessary.
Progress Schools places a strong focus on understanding the unique challenges faced by each student, particularly those with special educational needs and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) difficulties. The school aims to foster a sense of community and belonging, enabling students to build meaningful relationships and gain the skills required for further education or employment.
The curriculum at Progress Schools is designed to be flexible and tailored to meet individual needs, with teachers adopting a primary model to deliver a range of subjects. The school emphasizes the importance of qualifications, ensuring that all pupils have the opportunity to sit national exams alongside their peers, while also providing additional accreditation where necessary.
Progress Schools places a strong focus on understanding the unique challenges faced by each student, particularly those with special educational needs and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) difficulties. The school aims to foster a sense of community and belonging, enabling students to build meaningful relationships and gain the skills required for further education or employment.
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Nearby alternatives
- Rowan Gate Primary School -Three Sites and Two Satellites (72.5)
- Chelveston Road School (71.3)
- Kingsley Special Academy (71.1)
- Wren Spinney Community School (62.8)
- Friars Academy (61.1)
Key details
- LA
- North Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 60
- Pupils
- 46
- Boys
- 25
- Girls
- 21
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2020-08-28
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 46 | 25 | 21 | 60 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 60 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 41 | 34 | 7 | 60 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 41 | 34 | 7 | 60 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 34 | 26 | 8 | 60 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 60 |
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