Best Secondary Schools in North Northamptonshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 20 schools across North Northamptonshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

20%

Outstanding rate

61.3%

Avg KS2 SATs

35.9

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Bishop Stopford School Secondary	Outstanding	75	View school
🥈	Brooke Weston Academy Secondary	Outstanding	71	View school
🥉	Sir Christopher Hatton Academy Secondary	Outstanding	65	View school
4.	Corby Technical School Secondary	Outstanding	58	View school
5.	Prince William School Secondary	Good	54	View school
6.	The Latimer Arts College Secondary	Good	52	View school
7.	Wollaston School Secondary	Good	48	View school
8.	Southfield School for Girls Secondary	Good	46	View school
9.	Kingswood Secondary Academy Secondary	Good	44	View school
10.	Wrenn School Secondary	Good	44	View school
11.	Weavers Academy Secondary	Good	43	View school
12.	Corby Business Academy Secondary	Requires Improvement	43	View school
13.	Manor School Secondary	Good	39	View school
14.	Kettering Science Academy Secondary	Requires Improvement	34	View school
15.	The Ferrers School Secondary	Inadequate	29	View school
16.	Huxlow Academy Secondary	Inadequate	28	View school
17.	Rushden Academy Secondary	Inadequate	27	View school
18.	Lodge Park Academy Secondary	Inadequate	17	View school
19.	Weldon Village Academy Secondary	—	11	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in North Northamptonshire?

There are 20 secondary schools in North Northamptonshire, of which 4 (20%) 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 Bishop Stopford School. 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?

20% of secondary schools in North Northamptonshire are rated Outstanding and 40% 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.