Is Northampton School for Girls a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 10 March 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Strong standard and one at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 4th of 23 secondary schools in West Northamptonshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Northampton School for Girls's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Northampton School for Girls averaged an Attainment 8 score of 59.2 (England: 46.2). 66.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

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

Applications for Year 7 places at Northampton School for Girls 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 Girls

Spinney Hill Road, Northampton, NN3 6DG

Local ranking4th of 23 secondary schools in West Northamptonshire

Ofsted: StrongUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1801

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Girls

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 10 March 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 10 March 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Strong standard
Curriculum & teaching: Strong standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Post-16 provision: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 59.2 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 66.5% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 84.6% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 272

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 94.0%
Continued in education: 92.0%
Apprenticeships: 0.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 4.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 85.0%
Higher education: 67.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 13.0%
Not sustained: 9.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

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

C+

Avg A-Level Grade

32.6

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

33.8

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

152

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 11.4% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 29.6
16-18 Cohort: 367

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1737
Boys: 18 (1%)
Girls: 1652 (99%)
Capacity: 1801 (93% full)
SEND: 14.4%
FSM Eligible: 16.6%
EAL: 23.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.4%
SEN Support: 13.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 97.0
Budget per Pupil: £7,911/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

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

Overall Absence Rate: 6.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 13.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 43.8%
Black African: 12.1%
White Other: 10.3%
Asian Indian: 7.5%
Asian Bangladeshi: 4.1%
Black Other: 3.8%
Asian Other: 3.5%
Asian Pakistani: 3.3%

43.8%

White British

12.1%

Black African

10.3%

White Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01604679540

nsghead@nsg.northants.sch.uk

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Spinney Hill Road

Northampton, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 140510
UKPRN: 10044495
Establishment No.: 4076
Trust: NORTHAMPTON SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

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