Best Secondary Schools in West Northamptonshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 18 schools across West Northamptonshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

17%

Outstanding rate

62.1%

Avg KS2 SATs

35.4

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Northampton School for Boys Secondary	Outstanding	75	View school
🥈	Sponne School Secondary	Outstanding	68	View school
🥉	Northampton School for Girls Secondary	Outstanding	66	View school
4.	Northampton Academy Secondary	Good	58	View school
5.	Magdalen College School Secondary	Good	55	View school
6.	Chenderit School Secondary	Good	53	View school
7.	Guilsborough Academy Secondary	Good	52	View school
8.	Moulton School and Science College Secondary	Good	47	View school
9.	Abbeyfield School Secondary	Good	42	View school
10.	Kingsthorpe College Secondary	Good	42	View school
11.	Elizabeth Woodville School Secondary	Requires Improvement	41	View school
12.	St Thomas Becket Catholic School Secondary	Requires Improvement	38	View school
13.	Malcolm Arnold Academy Secondary	Good	37	View school
14.	Campion School Secondary	Requires Improvement	35	View school
15.	Weston Favell Academy Secondary	Requires Improvement	35	View school
16.	The Parker E-ACT Academy Secondary	Requires Improvement	34	View school
17.	Silverstone UTC Secondary	Requires Improvement	30	View school
18.	Northampton School Secondary	—	18	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in West Northamptonshire?

There are 18 secondary schools in West Northamptonshire, of which 3 (17%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in West Northamptonshire?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in West Northamptonshire is Northampton School for Boys. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in West Northamptonshire?

Primary and secondary school applications in West Northamptonshire are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the West Northamptonshire council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in West Northamptonshire?

17% of secondary schools in West Northamptonshire are rated Outstanding and 44% are rated Good. 79% 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.