Huxlow Academy, Irthlingborough
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Huxlow Academy has created a welcoming environment where pupils behave well and feel safe, with strong support from trusted adults. The sixth form is particularly impressive, with thorough teaching and helpful guidance preparing students well for life after school. The school excels at personal development, helping pupils understand healthy relationships and preparing them for modern Britain.
Key Strengths
- Pupils behave well, feel safe and have trusted adults to turn to
- Strong sixth-form provision with thorough checking of understanding and helpful feedback
- School has dramatically improved attendance and created calm, purposeful learning environments
- Excellent personal development with pupils understanding British values and prepared for life beyond school
- Leadership and management team accurately identify priorities and implement rapid improvements
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not consistently check pupils' knowledge well enough, leading to gaps that are not addressed
- Pupils do not routinely receive high-quality feedback and guidance on how to improve
- Learning is not always adapted well enough for pupils with SEND and those needing extra support
- High expectations of behaviour are not consistently maintained, so some pupils occasionally see disrespectful behaviour
- Reading support for struggling readers has been inconsistent in its impact
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports leaders, form representatives, careers guidance
Huxlow Academy has transformed pupils' experiences and improved dramatically since joining Tove Learning Trust in 2022, with strong behaviour and personal development. However, the quality of education requires improvement due to inconsistent teaching and gaps in how well pupils' understanding is checked and supported.
At a Glance
24.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
116 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
22.1
Avg class size
34
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
783 pupils
819 capacity
36 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Irthlingborough
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Irthlingborough
Admissions Demand - North Northamptonshire
Places available
4,332
Applications
4,139
Got 1st preference
82.9%
Got preferred school
95.5%
Secondary admissions across North Northamptonshire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
9.55373%
Overall absence
28.18533%
Persistent absence
777
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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