New Horizons Academy
URN: 150717 • Northampton NN1 2NE
Overview
- Name
- New Horizons Academy
- URN
- 150717
- Type
- Free schools alternative provision
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Trust
- TOVE LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 32.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Matt Hance (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01604801320
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 59-77 Sheep Street, Northampton NN1 2NE
Summary
New Horizons Academy, located in Northampton, is an alternative provision school catering to children aged 5 to 11 whose educational needs are not met in mainstream settings. With a current enrolment of 57 pupils and a capacity of 100, the Academy focuses on supporting young people facing social, emotional, and behavioural challenges. The ethos of the school is built around kindness, perseverance, and personal growth, aiming to equip students with essential life skills and confidence to succeed in their future endeavours.
The Academy operates from Monday to Friday, with school hours tailored to accommodate the needs of its students. A dedicated team of professionals, including a Designated Safeguarding Lead and various support staff, ensures a nurturing environment where each child can thrive. The curriculum is personalised, allowing for high-quality teaching and consistent boundaries that foster a positive learning atmosphere.
As part of the Tove Learning Trust, New Horizons Academy is committed to creating a supportive community for its students and their families. The school promotes collaboration and open communication, ensuring that parents are actively involved in their children's educational journey.
The Academy operates from Monday to Friday, with school hours tailored to accommodate the needs of its students. A dedicated team of professionals, including a Designated Safeguarding Lead and various support staff, ensures a nurturing environment where each child can thrive. The curriculum is personalised, allowing for high-quality teaching and consistent boundaries that foster a positive learning atmosphere.
As part of the Tove Learning Trust, New Horizons Academy is committed to creating a supportive community for its students and their families. The school promotes collaboration and open communication, ensuring that parents are actively involved in their children's educational journey.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Gallery (calendar)
- Latest News (calendar)
- Home (other)
- Meet The Team (other)
- Tove Learning Trust (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- 01604 801320 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Northgate School Academy Trust (69.9)
- Fairfields School (68.1)
- St Peter's Independent School (62.7)
- Billing Brook Special School (62.0)
- The Gateway School (61.3)
Key details
- LA
- West Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 4 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- TOVE LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 100
- Pupils
- 57
- Boys
- 49
- Girls
- 8
- FSM %
- 40.40
- Open date
- 2024-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northamptonshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 57 | 49 | 8 | 100 | 40.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 100 |
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