Is Northampton International Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 8 October 2024 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Requires improvement. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 19th of 23 secondary schools in West Northamptonshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Northampton International Academy's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Northampton International Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 38.9 (England: 46.2). 28.9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

What are Northampton International Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 51% of pupils at Northampton International Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Northampton International Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at Northampton International Academy starting in September 2028 close on 31 October 2027. 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 2028 (or the next working day).

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Northampton International Academy

Barrack Road, Northampton, NN1 1AA

Local ranking19th of 23 secondary schools in West Northamptonshire

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

All-through

Phase

2220

Capacity

4-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2024 A-levels · 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 8 October 2024. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 8 October 2024 — 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: Requires improvement
Behaviour & attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership & management: Good
Early years: Good
Sixth form provision: Good

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 38.9 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 28.9% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 52.0% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 277

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 84.0%
Continued in education: 79.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 11.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 82.0%
Higher education: 55.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 19.0%
Not sustained: 14.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

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

16-18 Cohort: 46

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1806
Boys: 931 (53%)
Girls: 823 (47%)
Capacity: 2220 (79% full)
SEND: 15.9%
FSM Eligible: 26.8%
EAL: 63.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.8%
SEN Support: 14.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 100.9
Budget per Pupil: £6,926/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

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

Overall Absence Rate: 8.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 25.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Free schools
Phase: All-through
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White Other: 29.3%
Black African: 21.0%
White British: 17.8%
Asian Bangladeshi: 6.3%
Asian Indian: 4.3%
Mixed Other: 3.3%
Asian Pakistani: 3.1%
Other: 3.1%

29.3%

White Other

21.0%

Black African

17.8%

White British

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01604212811

info@nia.emat.uk

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Barrack Road

Northampton, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 142485
UKPRN: 10056982
Establishment No.: 4018
Trust: EAST MIDLANDS ACADEMY TRUST

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