- Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
Results well above the England average.
60 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1180%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 446
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.1
Schools in NN3
A postcode district in West Northamptonshire
- Postcode district
- 58 schools and nurseries
In short: NN3 is a postcode district in West Northamptonshire with 23 primary schools, 10 secondary schools and 27 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries5823 primary · 10 secondary · 27 nurseries
Top-rated
All NN3 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in NN3
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 NN3
23 in NN3, best first
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
37 first choices, 38 offers made
Met the standard at 1183%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 333
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.2
- Ofsted:Good or better
Results well above the England average.
79 first choices, 84 offers made
Met the standard at 1173%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.7%
- Pupils
- 650
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.6
Top Secondary Schools in NN3
10 in NN3, best first
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
262 first choices, 262 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1659.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.4%
- Pupils
- 1,670
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.3
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results above the England average.
459 first choices, 283 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1653.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.4%
- Pupils
- 1,712
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
162 first choices, 250 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.6%
- Pupils
- 1,450
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.1
Nurseries in NN3
27 in NN3, highest Ofsted grade first
Blackthorn Good Neighbours Nursery
Northampton, NN3 8QH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Abington Vale PlaySchool
Northampton, NN3 3AF · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Acorn Child Care UK
Northampton, NN3 2NS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in NN3
7 in NN3, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
262 first choices, 262 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1659.2
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 6.4%
- Pupils
- 1,670
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.3
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results above the England average.
459 first choices, 283 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1653.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.4%
- Pupils
- 1,712
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.3
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
162 first choices, 250 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.6%
- Pupils
- 1,450
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.1
Special Schools in NN3
5 in NN3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Billing Brook Special School
Northampton, NN3 8EZ · Academy · All-through · Ages 4 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 6.4%
- Pupils
- 257
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.8
On Track Education Northampton
Northampton, NN3 6QB · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 44
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Edgewood School
Northampton, NN3 8TA · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 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
- 16
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in NN3
2 in NN3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
On Track Education Northampton
Northampton, NN3 6QB · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 44
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Edgewood School
Northampton, NN3 8TA · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 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
- 16
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in NN3, 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.
- Outstanding5
- Good43
- Not graded yet10
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 NN3 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
NN3 has 58 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 NN3
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 NN3
Nearby areas
How many schools are in NN3?
NN3 has 58 schools, including 23 primary schools, 10 secondary schools, 27 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 5 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 NN3?
The highest-ranked schools in NN3 on Eduscope are Weston Favell CofE Primary School, Northampton School for Girls, Northampton Academy. 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 NN3?
There are 2 independent schools in NN3, 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 NN3?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 58 schools in NN3 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.