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Northampton School for Boys
Northampton·East Midlands·Academy·boys
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Northampton School for Boys is a secondary academy in Northampton, East Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Northampton School for Boys has a Progress 8 score of +0.95 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 61.6, 89% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of B.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 9.2%, 7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.5%.
After leaving Northampton School for Boys, student destinations include 67% going on to university and 2% entering apprenticeships.
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Northampton School for Boys has a Progress 8 score of +0.95, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 61.6. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
89% of students at Northampton School for Boys achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Northampton School for Boys achieve an average A-Level grade of B. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Northampton School for Boys has an overall absence rate of 4.5%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Northampton School for Boys is 9.2%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving Northampton School for Boys, 67% go on to university and 2% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Crime Nearby
235/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
93/mo
40% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 12.2 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.7
Bus Stops
6
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Northampton area
61.6
Attainment 8 Score
National average: 46.3
EBacc achieved: 56.4%
A-Level
Average Grade
B
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.