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.

West Northamptonshire has 18 secondary schools, of which 3 (17%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 10 rated Good — 72% of secondary schools in West Northamptonshire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Northampton Academy currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in West 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.

18
Total schools
3
Outstanding
17%
Outstanding rate
62.1%
Avg KS2 SATs
35.4
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Northampton Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 75 View school
🥈 Northampton School for Girls
Secondary
 Good 71 View school
🥉 Chenderit School
Secondary
 Good 65 View school
4. Campion School
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
5. Moulton School and Science College
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
6. Northampton School for Boys
Secondary
 Outstanding 60 View school
7. Abbeyfield School
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
8. Weston Favell Academy
Secondary
 Good 55 View school
9. Malcolm Arnold Academy
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
10. Sponne School
Secondary
 Outstanding 53 View school
11. Kingsthorpe College
Secondary
 Good 52 View school
12. St Thomas Becket Catholic School
Secondary
 Good 51 View school
13. Guilsborough Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 51 View school
14. Northampton School
Secondary
 — 50 View school
15. Elizabeth Woodville School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 44 View school
16. Magdalen College School
Secondary
 Good 43 View school
17. The Parker E-ACT Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 36 View school
18. Silverstone UTC
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 31 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 Academy. 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 56% 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.