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.

North Northamptonshire has 20 secondary schools, of which 2 (10%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 13 rated Good — 75% of secondary schools in North Northamptonshire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Brooke Weston Academy 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.

20
Total schools
2
Outstanding
10%
Outstanding rate
61.3%
Avg KS2 SATs
35.9
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Brooke Weston Academy
Secondary
 Good 66 View school
🥈 Sir Christopher Hatton Academy
Secondary
 Good 65 View school
🥉 Prince William School
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
4. Southfield School for Girls
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
5. Bishop Stopford School
Secondary
 Outstanding 61 View school
6. Wollaston School
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
7. The Latimer Arts College
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
8. Kingswood Secondary Academy
Secondary
 Good 56 View school
9. Rushden Academy
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
10. Wrenn School
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
11. Weavers Academy
Secondary
 Good 52 View school
12. Corby Business Academy
Secondary
 Good 51 View school
13. The Ferrers School
Secondary
 Good 51 View school
14. Weldon Village Academy
Secondary
 — 50 View school
15. Montsaye Academy
Secondary
 Inadequate 50 View school
16. Kettering Science Academy
Secondary
 Good 49 View school
17. Corby Technical School
Secondary
 Outstanding 44 View school
18. Huxlow Academy
Secondary
 Inadequate 40 View school
19. Lodge Park Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 34 View school
20. Manor School
Secondary
 Inadequate 30 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 2 (10%) 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 Brooke Weston Academy. 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?
10% of secondary schools in North Northamptonshire are rated Outstanding and 65% 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.