On Track Education Northampton, Northampton
On Track Education Northampton is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Northampton. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2025. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in January 2026 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
On Track Education Northampton in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to On Track Education Northampton are Kings Meadow School (0.4 miles); Billing Brook Special School (1.4 miles, Outstanding); Purple Oaks Academy (1.5 miles, Good); and Greenfields Specialist School for Communication (1.5 miles, Good).
Kings Meadow SchoolBilling Brook Special SchoolPurple Oaks AcademyGreenfields Specialist School for Communication
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at On Track Education Northampton has an education, health and care plan (44 of 44 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Northampton Rail Station, about 3.2 miles away in a straight line.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Clayfield Close (adjacent), 110 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 9 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The school demonstrates a genuine commitment to pupil welfare and safety with attentive, knowledgeable staff and a strong safeguarding culture. Pupils feel well cared for and know they can trust the adults around them. The proprietor has carefully planned the expansion to maintain quality provision as the school grows.
Key Strengths
- Strong safeguarding culture with well-trained staff who respond promptly to concerns
- Good health and safety arrangements at the main school site with regular checks
- Effective risk assessment procedures for pupils and off-site activities
- Well-maintained current premises with appropriate facilities and equipment
Areas for Improvement
- New proposed site lacks essential health and safety checks including legionella testing
- Fire safety arrangements at new site do not comply with current regulations
- New site toilets lack basic supplies (soap, paper, drying facilities) and temperature checks not completed
- No risk assessments in place for the proposed new site or outdoor spaces
- First aid room at new site has no furniture or equipment currently available
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school has a strong safeguarding culture with well-trained staff who respond promptly to concerns and work closely with external professionals.
On Track Education Northampton is an independent special school that applied to expand to a new site and increase pupil numbers. The inspection found the school is unlikely to meet independent school standards if this expansion is approved.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 18
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 18 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 12 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle.
4 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
56%
Available places
44 pupils
78 places
34 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Northampton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Northampton
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.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
44
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
On Track Education Northampton is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
44
Total Pupils
39
Boys
5
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about On Track Education Northampton
What are GCSE results like at On Track Education Northampton?
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 On Track Education Northampton can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is On Track Education Northampton's Ofsted rating?
On Track Education Northampton's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2026, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2025, it was rated Outstanding.
Does On Track Education Northampton meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in May 2025, On Track Education Northampton met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to On Track Education Northampton?
On Track Education Northampton has around 44 pupils on roll.
Does On Track Education Northampton have specialist SEN provision?
On Track Education Northampton is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to On Track Education Northampton?
On Track Education Northampton 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.
How many road collisions happen near On Track Education Northampton?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 18 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 12 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 on a bicycle. 4 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 On Track Education Northampton?
On Track Education Northampton is at On Track Education, unit 6 , Quarry Park Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 6QB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)