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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Northampton Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Northampton. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Northampton

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Independent · All-through
#1NORTHAMPTON
#277England

Northampton High School

Newport Pagnell Road, Hardingstone, Northampton, NN4 6UU
West Northamptonshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
494 pupils
Girls
2-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Nursery
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#2NORTHAMPTON
#506England

Northampton School for Boys

Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5RT
West Northamptonshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,678 pupils
Boys
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School220 offers / 899 applications
Subscription: 4.1xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#7NORTHAMPTON
#1,169England

Northampton Academy

Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN3 8NH
West Northamptonshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,704 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Christian
Application Demand
Primary School291 offers / 898 applications
Subscription: 3.1xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#20NORTHAMPTON
#4,016England

Bosworth Independent School

The Newton Building, St. Georges Avenue, Northampton, NN2 6JA
West Northamptonshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
223 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Boarders
Details
Independent · All-through
#16NORTHAMPTON
#2,819England

Pitsford School

Moulton Road, Northampton, NN6 9AX
West Northamptonshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
225 pupils
Mixed
3-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Nursery
Details
State · All-through
#8NORTHAMPTON
#1,393England

The Duston School

Berrywood Road, Duston, Northampton, NN5 6XA
West Northamptonshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,982 pupils
Mixed
4-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School56 offers / 131 applications
Subscription: 2.3xOversubscribed
Secondary School268 offers / 523 applications
Subscription: 1.9xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#4NORTHAMPTON
#770England

Northampton School for Girls

Spinney Hill Road, Northampton, NN3 6DG
West Northamptonshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,761 pupils
Girls
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School265 offers / 636 applications
Subscription: 2.4xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#12NORTHAMPTON
#1,831England

Guilsborough Academy

West Haddon Road, Guilsborough, Northampton, NN6 8QE
West Northamptonshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
1,327 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School188 offers / 293 applications
Subscription: 1.6xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#10NORTHAMPTON
#1,785England

Campion School, Northampton

Bugbrooke, Northampton, NN7 3QG
West Northamptonshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,277 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School260 offers / 445 applications
Subscription: 1.7xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Northampton

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Neighbourhoods in Northampton

Abington is a popular residential pocket within the Northampton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Northampton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Northampton AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedChristianOutstanding
Northampton Academy#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Christian
Ofsted: Outstanding

Billing is a popular residential pocket within the Northampton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Northampton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Northampton School for BoysStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysNoneOutstanding
Northampton School for Boys#2
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Bugbrooke is a popular residential pocket within the Northampton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Northampton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10Campion School, NorthamptonStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Campion School, Northampton#10
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Cliftonville is a popular residential pocket within the Northampton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Northampton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#19Northampton International AcademyStateAll-through4-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Northampton International Academy#19
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Duston is a popular residential pocket within the Northampton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Northampton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8The Duston SchoolStateAll-through4-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
The Duston School#8
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Guilsborough is a popular residential pocket within the Northampton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Northampton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#12Guilsborough AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Guilsborough Academy#12
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Hardingstone is a popular residential pocket within the Northampton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Northampton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Northampton High SchoolIndependentAll-through2-18 yearsGirlsNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Northampton High School#1
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Hunsbury Hill is a popular residential pocket within the Northampton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Northampton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Oneschool Global Uk, Northampton CampusIndependentAll-through7-18 yearsMixedProtestantNot inspected by Ofsted
Oneschool Global Uk, Northampton Campus#3
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 7-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Protestant
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Kingsley is a popular residential pocket within the Northampton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Northampton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#13Malcolm Arnold AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Malcolm Arnold Academy#13
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

Kingsthorpe is a popular residential pocket within the Northampton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Northampton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#20Bosworth Independent SchoolIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
#15Kingsthorpe CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#18Thomas Becket Catholic SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicGood
Bosworth Independent School#20
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Kingsthorpe College#15
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Thomas Becket Catholic School#18
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Mereway is a popular residential pocket within the Northampton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Northampton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11Abbeyfield School, NorthamptonStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Abbeyfield School, Northampton#11
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Moulton is a popular residential pocket within the Northampton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Northampton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9Moulton School and Science CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/ANorthampton SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneNo Ofsted graded rating yet
Moulton School and Science College#9
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Northampton SchoolN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: No Ofsted graded rating yet

Pitsford is a popular residential pocket within the Northampton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Northampton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#16Pitsford SchoolIndependentAll-through3-18 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Pitsford School#16
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Spinney Hill is a popular residential pocket within the Northampton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Northampton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Northampton School for GirlsStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneGood
Northampton School for Girls#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Upton is a popular residential pocket within the Northampton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Northampton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#14Quinton House SchoolIndependentAll-through2-18+ yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Quinton House School#14
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Weston Favell is a popular residential pocket within the Northampton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Northampton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#17Weston Favell AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Weston Favell Academy#17
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Wootton is a popular residential pocket within the Northampton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Northampton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Wootton Park SchoolStateAll-through4-18+ yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
Wootton Park School#5
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Wootton Fields is a popular residential pocket within the Northampton area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Northampton and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Caroline Chisholm SchoolStateAll-through4-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Caroline Chisholm School#6
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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