- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
31 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1163%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.9%
- Pupils
- 242
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.7
Schools in NN8
A postcode district in North Northamptonshire
- Postcode district
- 47 schools and nurseries
In short: NN8 is a postcode district in North Northamptonshire with 18 primary schools, 6 secondary schools and 24 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries4718 primary · 6 secondary · 24 nurseries
Top-rated
All NN8 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in NN8
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 NN8
18 in NN8, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
Met the standard at 1181%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.9%
- Pupils
- 255
- Pupils per teacher
- 36.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
30 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1185%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.1%
- Pupils
- 400
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.4
Top Secondary Schools in NN8
6 in NN8, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
339 first choices, 270 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1648.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.1%
- Pupils
- 1,440
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
251 first choices, 290 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.5%
- Pupils
- 1,537
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
122 first choices, 157 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.4%
- Pupils
- 1,275
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.4
Nurseries in NN8
24 in NN8, highest Ofsted grade first
Croyland Nursery School And Day Nursery
Wellingborough, NN8 2AX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Croyland Nursery School & Day Nursery
Wellingborough, NN8 2AX · State · Nursery · Ages 0 to 4
- Ofsted:Outstanding
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 108
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.7
Dream Days 2
Wellingborough, NN8 1NB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in NN8
5 in NN8, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
339 first choices, 270 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1648.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.1%
- Pupils
- 1,440
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
251 first choices, 290 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.5%
- Pupils
- 1,537
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
122 first choices, 157 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.4%
- Pupils
- 1,275
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.4
Special Schools in NN8
2 in NN8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Friars Academy
Wellingborough, NN8 2LA · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 8.6%
- Pupils
- 149
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.0
Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites
Wellingborough, NN8 4NS · Special · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.7%
- Pupils
- 309
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.5
Private Schools in NN8
2 in NN8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Refocus
Nn8 1hw · Independent · Secondary · Ages 14 to 16
- Ofsted:Good
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 63
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Wellingborough School
Wellingborough, NN8 2BX · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 699
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in NN8, 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
- Good32
- Requires improvement2
- Not graded yet8
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 NN8 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
NN8 has 47 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 NN8
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 NN8
Nearby areas
How many schools are in NN8?
NN8 has 47 schools, including 18 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 24 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 2 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 NN8?
The highest-ranked schools in NN8 on Eduscope are All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery, Ruskin Academy, Olympic Primary. 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 NN8?
There are 2 independent schools in NN8. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in NN8 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in NN8?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 47 schools in NN8 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.