- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
39 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1193%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.5%
- Pupils
- 202
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.9
Schools in NN12
A postcode district in West Northamptonshire
- Postcode district
- 34 schools and nurseries
In short: NN12 is a postcode district in West Northamptonshire with 15 primary schools, 6 secondary schools and 15 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries3415 primary · 6 secondary · 15 nurseries
Top-rated
All NN12 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in NN12
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 NN12
15 in NN12, best first
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Results well above the England average.
54 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1179%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.6%
- Pupils
- 429
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.8
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
37 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.0%
- Pupils
- 224
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.2
Top Secondary Schools in NN12
6 in NN12, best first
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results above the England average.
214 first choices, 220 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1651.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.6%
- Pupils
- 1,410
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.9
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results well below the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1636.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 12.8%
- Pupils
- 463
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.2
Nurseries in NN12
15 in NN12, highest Ofsted grade first
Little Dragons Day Nursery Limited
Towcester, NN12 8NE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Crazy 4 Kids Nicholas Hawksmoor Out Of School Club & Pre-School
Towcester, NN12 6JA · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Greenacres Day Nursery
Towcester, NN12 7QS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in NN12
3 in NN12, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results above the England average.
214 first choices, 220 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1651.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.6%
- Pupils
- 1,410
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.9
- Ofsted:Requires improvement
Results well below the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1636.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 12.8%
- Pupils
- 463
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.2
Tiffield Academy
Towcester, NN12 8AA · All-through · Ages 4 to 18
- No Ofsted grade yet
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 95
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.8
Special Schools in NN12
4 in NN12. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
The Gateway School
Northampton, NN12 8AA · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 39.3%
- Pupils
- 102
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.0
Cambian Potterspury Lodge School
Nn12 7ll · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 18
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 52
- Pupils per teacher
- –
On Track Education Silverstone
Northamptonshire, NN12 8UB · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 35
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in NN12
2 in NN12. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Cambian Potterspury Lodge School
Nn12 7ll · Independent · All-through · Ages 8 to 18
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 52
- Pupils per teacher
- –
On Track Education Silverstone
Northamptonshire, NN12 8UB · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 35
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in NN12, 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
- Good18
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet13
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 NN12 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
NN12 has 34 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 NN12
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 NN12
Nearby areas
How many schools are in NN12?
NN12 has 34 schools, including 15 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 15 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 4 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in NN12?
The highest-ranked schools in NN12 on Eduscope are John Hellins Primary School, Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School, Silverstone Church of England 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 many private schools are in NN12?
There are 2 independent schools in NN12, all special schools for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare them on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in NN12?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 34 schools in NN12 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.