How many pupils does Northampton School have?

Northampton School has 428 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Is Northampton School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Northampton School is part of THE NSB TRUST.

Where is Northampton School?

Northampton School is located at Thorpeville, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN3 7TR.

Northampton School

Thorpeville, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN3 7TR

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

428

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools

Type

About Northampton School

Northampton School is a free school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 428 pupils on roll. It is part of THE NSB TRUST. 10.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: West Northamptonshire →
School Type: Free schools
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 428 / 1,140 (38%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

10.5%

Free school meals

7.4%

EAL

1.9%

SEN support

12.2%

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.

Attendance

4.9%

Overall absence

9.3%

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.

24.32

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +10.3 vs 2023/24

17.6

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.7 vs 2023/24

3.62

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.4 vs 2023/24

£48,537

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 7% on leadership pay

↓ −£3,469 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 2 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.

£7,617

Spend per pupil

£8,098

Income per pupil

53%

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: Thorpeville, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN3 7TR
Phone: 01604815815
Head Teacher: Matthew Edwards
Website: https://www.northamptonschool.co.uk/

Academy Trust

THE NSB TRUST →

Teaching Jobs

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School Receptionist

PermanentPart time£25,614 (FTE)

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Admin / HR

Attendance Officer

PermanentPart time£25,614 - £26,427 (FTE)

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Northampton School?: Northampton School is a free school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Northampton School have?: Northampton School has 428 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Is Northampton School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Northampton School is part of THE NSB TRUST.
Where is Northampton School?: Northampton School is located at Thorpeville, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN3 7TR.

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