Northampton School for Girls, Northampton
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
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Northampton School for Girls excels at helping all pupils achieve well, including those who have traditionally underperformed. The school creates a warm, inclusive environment where every pupil feels valued and supported to succeed. Staff provide ambitious teaching across all subjects and offer rich opportunities for personal development that prepare pupils well for their futures.
Key Strengths
- Strong exam results significantly above national average, with disadvantaged pupils making rapid gains
- Excellent attendance and calm, respectful behaviour across the school
- Ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum that helps pupils build knowledge and remember learning over time
- Highly inclusive approach with effective support for pupils with additional needs and those facing barriers
- Exceptional personal development programme including careers education and enrichment activities
Areas for Improvement
- A-level outcomes in sixth form have been variable, though leaders have implemented actions to improve achievement
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
School production, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, debating, Wellbeing Café, The Hub, young carers' wellbeing day, cultures day, Iftar celebration, work experience, university events, Medi-blanket engineering project
Northampton School for Girls is a high-achieving school where pupils make strong progress across a well-designed curriculum. The school has created an inclusive, welcoming culture with excellent attendance and positive behaviour throughout.
At a Glance
17.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
22.7
Avg class size
67
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
1,670 pupils
1,801 capacity
131 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Northampton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Northampton
Admissions Demand - West Northamptonshire
Places available
5,079
Applications
4,699
Got 1st preference
77.2%
Got preferred school
95.4%
Secondary admissions across West Northamptonshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(14)
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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
6.358%
Overall absence
13.59084%
Persistent absence
1,398
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Northampton School for Girls
Parklands Primary School
Kingsley Primary School
Eastfield Academy
Green Oaks Primary Academy
All Saints CofE VA Primary School
Boothville Primary School
Cedar Road Primary School
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Fairfields School
Sunnyside Primary Academy
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