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Schools in Moulton

A town in West Northamptonshire

  • Town
  • 8 schools and nurseries
  • 2,697 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were below England in 2026. Missing school is a bigger problem than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Moulton at a glance

Strong results at 11, weaker results at 16

How Moulton's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries81 primary · 2 secondary · 5 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1166%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths39%Attainment 8 42.6, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary12%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school21%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Moulton

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.

All Moulton primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Moulton

1 mainstream schools in Moulton, best first

Moulton Primary School

Northampton, NN3 7SW · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

67 first choices, 82 offers made

Met the standard at 1166%

England 62%

Days missed
5.0%
Pupils
597
Pupils per teacher
20.8
View school Moulton Primary School

Top Secondary Schools in Moulton

2 mainstream schools in Moulton, best first

Nurseries in Moulton

5 in Moulton, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in Moulton

1 in Moulton, by the school's Eduscope score

The map

Every school in Moulton, 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.

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Moulton Primary School, GoodMoulton School and Science College, GoodNorthampton School, Strong standard in every areaStonewell Cottage Day Nursery, GoodLittle Acorns Pre-School Moulton, GoodFavours Day Nursery Ltd, GoodDoves Corner Day NurseryDoves View Day Nursery
  • Good5
  • Not graded yet3
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.

Postcodes

Browse Moulton by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Moulton vs England

How good are Moulton's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Moulton

MoultonEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 1 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    66%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    39%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    21%

    England 18%

    Worse than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    12%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 2 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good2
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Moulton in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap40%60%80%20182019202320242025
66% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap30%45%60%2018201920222023202420252026
39% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%20%40%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
21% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Moulton has 8 schools and nurseries.

There are 48% more pupils than in 2018.

12% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Moulton's state schools each January.

Up 48% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Moulton12%

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.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Moulton

How many schools are in Moulton?

Moulton has 8 schools, including 1 primary school, 2 secondary schools, 5 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Moulton?

The highest-ranked schools in Moulton on Eduscope are Moulton Primary School, Moulton School and Science College. 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.

What percentage of schools in Moulton are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Moulton hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Moulton perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Moulton, 66% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Moulton?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Moulton is 18.5:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Moulton schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Moulton is 20.6%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Moulton?

There are 2,697 pupils enrolled across schools in Moulton, with 597 in primary and 2,100 in secondary. 14.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Moulton?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 8 schools in Moulton 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.

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