Best Primary & Secondary Schools in North Northamptonshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 153 schools across North Northamptonshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

North Northamptonshire has 153 primary & secondary schools, of which 13 (8%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 118 rated Good — 86% of primary & secondary schools in North Northamptonshire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in North Northamptonshire follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

153
Total schools
13
Outstanding
8%
Outstanding rate
61.3%
Avg KS2 SATs
35.9
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Laxton Junior School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
🥉 Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
4. Pen Green Centre for Children and Their Families
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
5. Kingsley Special Academy
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
6. Havelock Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
7. Friars Academy
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
8. Wren Spinney School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
9. Greenfields Primary School and Nursery
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
10. Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School
Primary
 Good 86 View school
11. Glapthorn Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
12. Stanion Church of England (Aided) Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
13. Broughton Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
14. Olympic Primary
Primary
 Good 83 View school
15. Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
16. Gretton Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 82 View school
17. Weldon Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
18. Bozeat Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
19. Ruskin Academy
Primary
 Good 81 View school
20. Ronald Tree Nursery School
Nursery
 Good 80 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in North Northamptonshire?
There are 153 primary & secondary schools in North Northamptonshire, of which 13 (8%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in North Northamptonshire?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in North Northamptonshire is Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in North Northamptonshire?
Primary and secondary school applications in North Northamptonshire are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the North Northamptonshire council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in North Northamptonshire?
8% of primary & secondary schools in North Northamptonshire are rated Outstanding and 77% are rated Good. 68% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.