Pitsford School, Northampton
Pitsford School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 18 in Northampton. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in May 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Pitsford School in detail
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 Pitsford School 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 Pitsford School are Spratton Hall School (3 miles); Bosworth Independent School (3.8 miles); Oneschool Global Uk, Northampton Campus (4.6 miles); and St Andrew's College (4.6 miles).
Spratton Hall SchoolBosworth Independent SchoolOneschool Global Uk, Northampton CampusSt Andrew's College
Where pupils go next
Of the 8 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 100% went on to university or other higher education.
Who goes there
In 2026, 41 pupils (20.4%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Pitsford School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Manor Road (opposite), 230 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Pitsford School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, other theft and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Northamptonshire (90).
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.
Non-Routine Inspection
8 May 2026
Routine Inspection
14 October 2025
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
15 November 2022
Regulatory Compliance
7 February 2018
Integrated
11 February 2014
About
Pitsford School, established 1989, is a co-educational, 3-18 independent day school in Pitsford, Northamptonshire. Originally called Northamptonshire Grammar School, the school changed its name to Pitsford School in September 2011.
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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 Pitsford School 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 Pitsford School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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
46%
Available places
201 pupils
440 places
239 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.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
41
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
20.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
201
Total Pupils
104
Boys
97
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Pitsford School
What are GCSE results like at Pitsford School?
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 Pitsford School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Pitsford School last inspected?
Pitsford School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in May 2026.
How many pupils go to Pitsford School?
Pitsford School has around 201 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Pitsford School?
Pitsford School 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 Pitsford School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in West Northamptonshire is 7 (the median across 208 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Pitsford School?
Pitsford School is at Moulton Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 9AX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)