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Northampton School for Girls - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Northampton School for Girls
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- Northampton NN3 6DG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well across most subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well and uphold school values.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers' subject knowledge is strong, but some inconsistencies in certain subjects.
Opportunities for Involvement: High levels of participation in extra-curricular activities.
Communication: Effective systems for checking pupils鈥� knowledge and understanding.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders act swiftly when issues are reported.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have high expectations and ambitious vision.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff deal effectively with bullying incidents.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Vigilant staff and thorough safeguarding procedures.
Extracurricular Offerings: Excellent range of extracurricular activities including sports and productions.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: High levels of participation in extracurricular activities support academic balance.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality guidance about future options.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Well-prepared students for next steps in education.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective support for pupils with SEND.
Subjects Offered: Broad range of subjects available at key stage 4 and sixth form.
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Northampton School for Girls is a top rated, Secondary, Girls school located in Northamptonshire, East Midlands.
It has 1761 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 61% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
97.30% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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According to the Academies Act of 2010, Northampton School for Girls became an academy in January 2014, and an academy trust was created.
Northampton School for Girls is an independent, conversion school without a sponsor.
Members and directors serve as the two tiers of government for the Academy Trust, respectively.
Academy trusts have directors, much like any UK corporations.
Academy Trusts are charities since they only serve charitable causes.
As a result, under charity legislation, their directors are also trustees.
Any money that an academy trust has is held in a charitable trust for the purpose of financing education.
A governing body is the entity in charge of managing and running a school according to education law.
Similar to this, people in charge of an Academy Trust are known as governors.
The directors/trustees are referred to by this phrase in the articles of organisation.
A member's job is different from that of a director, trustee, or governor.
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Northampton School for Girls is an independent, conversion school without a sponsor.
Members and directors serve as the two tiers of government for the Academy Trust, respectively.
Academy trusts have directors, much like any UK corporations.
Academy Trusts are charities since they only serve charitable causes.
As a result, under charity legislation, their directors are also trustees.
Any money that an academy trust has is held in a charitable trust for the purpose of financing education.
A governing body is the entity in charge of managing and running a school according to education law.
Similar to this, people in charge of an Academy Trust are known as governors.
The directors/trustees are referred to by this phrase in the articles of organisation.
A member's job is different from that of a director, trustee, or governor.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.7 | 15.1 | 17.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 61% | 48% | 36% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 10.60% | - | 11.10% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.68 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 29.23% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 44% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 54% | 21.95% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 33% | 9.77% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 42% | 13.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.10 | 2.74 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 94.62% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 274 | 170 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 88.5% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 32.35% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 69% | 42.54% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.58% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.62% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.65% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.71 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 58.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 32.87% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% | 47.76% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 58% | 23.71% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 37% | 12.08% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 45% | 17.11% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.27 | 3.04 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 94.96% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 269 | 171 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 91% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 36.54% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 70% | 40.92% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 0.04% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.42% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.63% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | SP | 2.21% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.46 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% 5 | 27.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% 6 | 41.86% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 50% | 20.19% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% 3 | 8.38% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 35% 4 | 12.81% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.66 | 2.65 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 94.52% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 269 | 170 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 86.3% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 32.91% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 65% | 42% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 11.35% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 4.91% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.39% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.32 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% 3 | 27.57% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 41.3% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 47% | 22% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% 3 | 8.76% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% 2 | 13.46% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.45 | 2.7 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 90.52% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 266 | 174 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 82.48% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 32.91% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 60% | 43.04% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.04% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 6.3% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.96% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.65% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.26 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 27.33% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 40.33% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 54% | 22.69% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% | 12.56% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 13.75% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 89.36% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 270 | 175 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 76.73% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 35.73% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 65% | 40.23% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.27% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5.82% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.05% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.58 | 26.95 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.45 | 27.85 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.60% | 9.32% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 147 | 170 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 66% | 58.48% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 5.43% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 21.22% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 6.87% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.06 | 30.77 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.99 | 29.91 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.4% | 12.29% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 151 | 202 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 73% | 57.64% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 5.05% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 21.09% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 8.18% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.62 1 | 25.98 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.43 | 26.02 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.8% | 7.93% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 140 | 223 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 68% | 53.52% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 8% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 25.67% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 9.33% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.29 5 | 25.91 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.09 4 | 27 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.2% | 8.94% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 26 | 34.23% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 5.14% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 19% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 3.27% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.78 | 22.09 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.31 | 23.95 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.6% | 7.8% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 24 | 34.8% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.1% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 22.9% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.7% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Northampton School for Girls
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
