Northampton College

A good further education school in West Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Northampton College.

Northampton, NN33RF Ofsted: Good Age 16-99 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

34

/ 100

Sixth Form Only weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training
18.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 26.0%
Sustained employment
78.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 40.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
08 October 2024
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Main Campus
Booth Lane
Northampton, NN33RF
Phone
1604734200
Website
northamptoncollege.ac.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
130769
Type
Further education
Phase
Sixth Form Only
Address
Main Campus, Booth Lane, Northampton, NN3 3RF
Website
http://www.northamptoncollege.ac.uk
Age range
16-99
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
26.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
40.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
8.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
20.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
17%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
1691 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
8.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Strive to always be excellent Respect and support each other Put students at the heart of our college Ensure the wellbeing of staff and students, build resilience, and celebrate differences Make sure employer needs are at the heart of our plans Be a positive influence in our community

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Northampton College Principal and CEO Jason Lancaster; emphasizes a student‑centred learning environment, sustainability commitments, strong industry links, and helping learners achieve their goals.

Facilities

Booth Lane Lower Mounts Green Skills Centre Daventry Advanced Construction Engineering (ACE) Centre AM2/AM2S Assessment Centre Digital and Academic Resources Centre The Digital Academy The Lane Restaurant The Salon NC Facilities for hire Catering

Admissions Criteria

Each course has its own entry requirements, which can be found on our Help Centre.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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