- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results above the England average.
53 first choices, 54 offers made
Met the standard at 1169%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 455
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.3
Schools in NN1
A postcode district in West Northamptonshire
- Postcode district
- 16 schools and nurseries
In short: NN1 is a postcode district in West Northamptonshire with 7 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 6 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries167 primary · 4 secondary · 6 nurseries
Top-rated
All NN1 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in NN1
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in NN1
7 in NN1, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
56 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1158%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.7%
- Pupils
- 441
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.2
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
44 first choices, 46 offers made
Met the standard at 1158%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.1%
- Pupils
- 440
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.5
Top Secondary Schools in NN1
4 in NN1, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
571 first choices, 218 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1659.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 1,756
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.8
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 1 area
Results well below the England average.
72 first choices, 147 offers made
Met the standard at 1151%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 8.6%
- Pupils
- 1,754
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.3
Nurseries in NN1
6 in NN1, highest Ofsted grade first
Little Learners Childcare
Northampton, NN1 5BE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Nene Valley Day Nursery
Northampton, NN1 5HL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Footsteps Daycare 2018 Ltd
Northampton, NN1 1TP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in NN1
2 in NN1, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
571 first choices, 218 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1659.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 1,756
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.8
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 1 area
Results well below the England average.
72 first choices, 147 offers made
Met the standard at 1151%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 8.6%
- Pupils
- 1,754
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.3
Special Schools in NN1
1 in NN1. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
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Northampton, NN1 5PT · Special · 16+ · Ages 16 to 25
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
The map
See them as a listEvery school in NN1, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding2
- Good8
- Inadequate1
- Not graded yet5
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every NN1 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
NN1 has 16 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in NN1
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about NN1
Nearby areas
How many schools are in NN1?
NN1 has 16 schools, including 7 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 6 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in NN1?
The highest-ranked schools in NN1 on Eduscope are Northampton School for Boys, Castle Academy, Barry Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in NN1?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 16 schools in NN1 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.