Northampton International Academy, Northampton

In its own words: "We are proud to have a real holistic sense of our pupils, with an emphasis on promoting wellbeing as well as academic excellence. EMAT's values of inclusion, innovation and impact are tangible with academy life."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Since my appointment as Executive Headteacher in February 2023, our school has improved rapidly and sustainably. We now have an improving reputation in our local community, and our recent Ofsted inspection resulted in the school being judged 'Good' overall."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football and gymnastics.

Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 25 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2026, pupils at Northampton International Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 38.9, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 46.3 in West Northamptonshire and 47 across England.

29% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 46% in West Northamptonshire and 47% in England.

That is up from 36.4 in 2025.

Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was -0.27: pupils made below average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.

Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 35.2, against 40.5 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 5.3 points.

Pupils sat GCSEs in 24 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Combined Science, Geography and Business Studies.

For September 2026 entry, 72 families put Northampton International Academy as their first choice and 167 named it as one of their preferences, for 147 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state secondary schools to Northampton International Academy are Malcolm Arnold Academy (0.7 miles, Good, Attainment 8 44.4); Northampton School for Boys (1.4 miles, Outstanding, Attainment 8 59); Northampton School for Girls (1.7 miles, Good, Attainment 8 59.2); and Kingsthorpe College (1.9 miles, Good, Attainment 8 43.5).

Each of them had higher 2026 results than Northampton International Academy.

Northampton International Academy is one of 12 schools run by East Midlands Academy Trust, an academy trust.

41 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Northampton International Academy (as of September 2025): 56% would recommend the school, 73% say their child is happy there and 50% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (76%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (50%).

Of the 329 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 89% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 58% to a further education college, 0% to an apprenticeship and 2% into work.

Of the 63 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 62% went on to university or other higher education, 2% to apprenticeships and 13% into work.

62.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Black (26%), White British (17%) and Asian (16%).

In 2026, 251 pupils (14.3%) received SEN support and 31 (1.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is Northampton Rail Station, about 1040 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is NIA Academy (outside), 70 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 1090 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in West Northamptonshire (90), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Northampton International Academy issued 241 suspensions, 13.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 4 permanent exclusions.

The primary schools closest to Northampton International Academy are Castle Academy (0.1 miles), Spring Lane Primary School (0.4 miles), Earl Spencer Primary School (0.7 miles) and Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School (0.7 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.