Northampton High School GDST, Hardingstone
Northampton High School GDST is an independent school for girls aged 2 to 18 in Hardingstone. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in February 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Northampton High School GDST in detail
Northampton High School GDST in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "At Northampton High , our girls have the space to be seen and the voice to be heard. They are inspired to think and learn for themselves, and to enjoy and celebrate success, however they may define it. This is underpinned by our core values of always putting girls first and empowering them to trust in themselves."
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Monday 9 November 2026, an open evening on Wednesday 25 November 2026, an open evening on Thursday 26 November 2026 and an open day on Friday 27 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in West Northamptonshire
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Northampton High School GDST can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Northampton High School GDST are St Andrew's College (2 miles); Bosworth Independent School (2.7 miles); Oneschool Global Uk, Northampton Campus (2.9 miles); and Quinton House School (3.3 miles).
St Andrew's CollegeBosworth Independent SchoolOneschool Global Uk, Northampton CampusQuinton House School
Where pupils go next
Of the 35 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 66% went on to university or other higher education and 17% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 122 pupils (28.6%) received SEN support and 2 (0.5%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Northampton Rail Station, about 2.1 miles away in a straight line.
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Girls High School (outside), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Northampton High School GDST stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
13 February 2024
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
5 November 2019
Regulatory Compliance
8 February 2017
Standard
1 January 2011
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£14,805 to £21,240
depending on year group
| Reception | £14,805 a year |
| Year 1 & 2 | £15,447 a year |
| Year 3 - 6 | £16,746 a year |
| Year 7 - 13** | £21,240 a year |
From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Northampton High School GDST can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with Northampton High School GDST
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Northampton High School GDST.
- Super Camps- NorthamptonAt the school · Not yet graded
- Stagecoach Performing Arts Northampton680m away · Not yet graded
- Rhino Sports Academy940m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 10
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 7 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in West Northamptonshire is 7 (the median across 208 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
44%
Available places
427 pupils
980 places
553 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Across West Northamptonshire council
Places available
5,019
Applications
4,602
Got 1st preference
75.8%
Got preferred school
95.7%
All secondary applications across West Northamptonshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
122
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
29.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
427
Total Pupils
0
Boys
427
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Northampton High School GDST
Showing 10 of 13 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Northampton High School GDST
What are GCSE results like at Northampton High School GDST?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Northampton High School GDST can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Northampton High School GDST last inspected?
Northampton High School GDST is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in February 2024.
How many pupils go to Northampton High School GDST?
Northampton High School GDST has around 427 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Northampton High School GDST?
Northampton High School GDST is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Northampton High School GDST have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Super Camps- Northampton (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Northampton High School GDST?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 7 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in West Northamptonshire is 7 (the median across 208 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Northampton High School GDST?
Northampton High School GDST is at Newport Pagnell Road, Hardingstone, Hardingstone, NN4 6UU.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)