Schools in Northampton: Ofsted Ratings (2026)
274 registered schools in Northampton, East Midlands. 51% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Browse the best primary and secondary schools below, then check a specific postcode for catchment distance.
274
Schools total
239 primary · 35 secondary
51%
Good or Outstanding
139 of 274
32
Rated Outstanding
107
Rated Good
Best primary schools in Northampton
239 primary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating (Outstanding first). Showing the top 25.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Abington Vale Primary School | NN3 3NQ | Outstanding |
| Blakesley Church of England Primary School | NN12 8RD | Outstanding |
| Brigstock Latham's Church of England Primary School | NN14 3HD | Outstanding |
| Cranford CofE Primary School | NN14 4AE | Outstanding |
| Farthinghoe Primary School | NN13 5PA | Outstanding |
| Gayton Church of England Primary School | NN7 3EU | Outstanding |
| Grendon Church of England Primary School | NN7 1JW | Outstanding |
| Hackleton CofE Primary School | NN7 2AB | Outstanding |
| Hall Meadow Primary School | NN15 7RP | Outstanding |
| Hartwell Primary School | NN7 2HL | Outstanding |
| Isham Church of England Primary School | NN14 1HD | Outstanding |
| Maidwell Primary School | NN6 9JF | Outstanding |
| Millbrook Infant School | NN15 5BZ | Outstanding |
| Naseby Church of England Primary Academy | NN6 6BZ | Outstanding |
| Preston Hedges Primary School | NN4 6BU | Outstanding |
| Redwell Primary School | NN8 5LQ | Outstanding |
| South End Infant School | NN10 9JU | Outstanding |
| St Loys Church of England Primary Academy, Weedon Lois | NN12 8PP | Outstanding |
| Studfall Infant Academy | NN17 2BP | Outstanding |
| Studfall Junior Academy | NN17 2BT | Outstanding |
| Waynflete Infants' School | NN13 6AF | Outstanding |
| Welton Church of England Academy | NN11 2JZ | Outstanding |
| Weston Favell CofE Primary School | NN3 3HH | Outstanding |
| Whitehills Primary School | NN2 8DF | Outstanding |
| Woodland View Primary School | NN4 5FZ | Outstanding |
Best secondary schools in Northampton
35 secondary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating. Showing the top 25.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Stopford School | NN15 6BJ | Outstanding |
| Brooke Weston Academy | NN18 8LA | Outstanding |
| Northampton School for Boys | NN1 5RT | Outstanding |
| Northampton School for Girls | NN3 6DG | Outstanding |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy | NN8 4RP | Outstanding |
| Sponne School | NN12 6DJ | Outstanding |
| Guilsborough Academy | NN6 8QE | Good |
| Huxlow Academy | NN9 5TY | Good |
| Kingsthorpe College | NN2 7HR | Good |
| Manor School | NN9 6PA | Good |
| Moulton School and Science College | NN3 7SD | Good |
| Northampton Academy | NN3 8NH | Good |
| Southfield School for Girls | NN15 6HE | Good |
| Wollaston School | NN29 7PH | Good |
| Abbeyfield School | NN4 8BU | Requires improvement |
| Campion School | NN7 3QG | Requires improvement |
| Corby Business Academy | NN17 5EB | Requires improvement |
| Elizabeth Woodville School | NN7 2LP | Requires improvement |
| Kettering Science Academy | NN15 7AA | Requires improvement |
| Kingswood Secondary Academy | NN18 9NS | Requires improvement |
| Lodge Park Academy | NN17 2JH | Requires improvement |
| Malcolm Arnold Academy | NN2 6JW | Requires improvement |
| Silverstone UTC | NN12 8TL | Requires improvement |
| St Thomas Becket Catholic School | NN3 6HT | Requires improvement |
| The Latimer Arts College | NN15 6SW | Requires improvement |
Check schools near a specific Northampton address
Ofsted ratings tell you which schools are strong, but admission depends on distance. A PostcodeCheck area report lists every school near your exact postcode with its rating, type, and distance, plus crime, flood, broadband, and house-price data.
Schools in Northampton: FAQ
How many schools are there in Northampton?
There are 274 registered schools in Northampton on the latest Ofsted/GIAS data — 239 primary, 35 secondary, and the remainder all-through, special, or 16+ providers. Of these, 51% are rated Good or Outstanding.
What is the best-rated school in Northampton?
32 schools are rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Northampton, and 107 more are rated Good. Outstanding schools are often oversubscribed, so proximity (your postcode's distance to the school) usually determines whether you can get a place.
How do I check school catchment for a Northampton postcode?
Catchment depends on the exact address. Enter any Northampton postcode into PostcodeCheck and the area report lists every school near that postcode, its Ofsted rating, type, and distance — the data admissions teams use to decide places.
Does living near a good school in Northampton affect house prices?
Yes. Homes inside the effective catchment of an Outstanding or Good school typically command a 5-15% premium. The effect is strongest for primary schools, where catchment areas are smaller and admissions are tightly distance-based.