Is Northampton School for Boys a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 11 March 2025 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Outstanding. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 1st of 23 secondary schools in West Northamptonshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Northampton School for Boys's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Northampton School for Boys averaged an Attainment 8 score of 59 (England: 46.2). 74% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Northampton School for Boys?

Applications for Year 7 places at Northampton School for Boys starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Northampton School for Boys

Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5RT

Local ranking1st of 23 secondary schools in West Northamptonshire

Ofsted: OutstandingUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1617

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Boys

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 11 March 2025. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 11 March 2025 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership & management: Outstanding
Sixth form provision: Outstanding

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 59.0 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 74.0% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 91.2% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 227

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 96.0%
Continued in education: 92.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 2.0%
Not sustained: 4.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 92.0%
Higher education: 67.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 19.0%
Not sustained: 6.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Avg A-Level Grade

40.1

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

39.7

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

252

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 26.7% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 43.5
16-18 Cohort: 568

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1713
Boys: 1536 (87%)
Girls: 220 (13%)
Capacity: 1617 (109% full)
SEND: 12.9%
FSM Eligible: 10.6%
EAL: 16.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.8%
SEN Support: 11.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 87.9
Budget per Pupil: £8,002/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 4.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 8.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 62.0%
White Other: 6.2%
Asian Indian: 6.1%
Black African: 4.5%
Asian Bangladeshi: 3.2%
Asian Chinese: 2.7%
Other: 2.2%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.1%

62.0%

White British

6.2%

White Other

6.1%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01604230240

nsb@nsb.northants.sch.uk

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Billing Road

Northampton, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 136299
UKPRN: 10031382
Establishment No.: 5404
Trust: THE NSB TRUST

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