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Campion School

Bugbrooke, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN7 3QG

Good

Inspected 9 November 2021

Good
Ofsted
44.8
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–18
Ages
1,318
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Campion School

Campion School is an academy converter in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,318 pupils on roll. It is part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 November 2021) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.8 (2025/26). 19.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age Range
Ages 11–18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
1,318 / 1,455 (91%)
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Religious Character
Does not apply
Admissions Policy
Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection
9 November 2021

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

19.2%
Free school meals
8%
EAL
2.5%
SEN support
17.4%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

44.8
Attainment 8
219 pupils
45.7%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
65.8%
Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B
A-level average grade
43 students
25.6%
AAB+ (2 facilitating)
68%
To higher education
17%
To top-third universities

Where pupils go next

94%
Sustained destination
88%
Stayed in education
3%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.5%
Overall absence
25.2%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

55.93
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -15.4 vs 2023/24
28.1
Pupils per teacher
↑ +10.2 vs 2023/24
6.58
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24
£48,369
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 7% on leadership pay
↑ +£2,001 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
4
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -2.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,907
Spend per pupil
£7,509
Income per pupil
56%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Bugbrooke, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN7 3QG
Phone
01604833900
Headteacher
Kim Bradley - Smith

Teaching Jobs

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Head of Business Studies
PermanentFull time£36,400 - £53,040 (FTE) · · ULT Teachers' Pay Scale (£36,400 - £53,040 Pay Award Pending) + TLR2
Closes in 2 daysView & apply
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Spanish and French teacher
PermanentPart time£36,400 - £53,040 (FTE)
Closes 4 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Campion School?
Campion School is an academy converter in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Campion School have?
Campion School has 1,318 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Campion School's Ofsted rating?
Campion School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 November 2021).
How does Campion School perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Campion School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.8 in 2025/26.
Is Campion School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Campion School is part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Campion School?
Campion School is located at Bugbrooke, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN7 3QG.

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