A outstanding academy sponsor led school in West Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Northampton Academy.
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Welcome from Principal Owen Jones. Northampton Academy describes itself as an Outstanding school (Ofsted 2023), oversubscribed but non-selective, and guided by core values of Respect, Determination, Ambition, Tolerance and Integrity. The message emphasizes character education, safeguarding, community partnership, and programs such as Nucleus STEM Stream, Elite Sports Programme, and Spotlight Performing Arts.
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Year 7 admissions are via the Northamptonshire West Co-ordinated Admissions scheme. Applications are submitted through the West Northamptonshire Council admissions portal (deadline typically 31 October for September intake). National Offer Day is 2 March. The school’s admissions policy can be viewed on the site. A waiting list operates if there are more applications than places, and admissions in-year follow the Local Authority Co-ordinated Scheme. Sixth Form admissions information is available via the Sixth Form Admissions page.
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