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31 state primary schools within 2 miles and 14 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of NN1, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

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State primary schools near NN1

31 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of NN1, ranked by what matters to you. 1 more was left out by your filters.

  1. Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School

    State primary · Church of England · Northampton · 0.95 miles

    70of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 22% in England · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023)

    How it scored 70
    • Resultsmatters15.8 of 20 points

      Top 22% of 14,817 state schools in England: 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in June 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10.5 of 20 points

      0.95 miles from the middle of NN1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Abington Vale Primary School

    State primary · Northampton · 1.1 miles

    69of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 8% in England · Ofsted: School remains Good (Improving) (2024)

    How it scored 69
    • Resultsmatters18.6 of 20 points

      Top 8% of 14,817 state schools in England: 83% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in February 2024: School remains Good (Improving). Ofsted

    • Distancematters9.4 of 20 points

      1.1 miles from the middle of NN1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 3.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Eastfield Academy

    State primary · Northampton · 1.6 miles

    68of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 10% in England · Ofsted: Good (2020)

    How it scored 68
    • Resultsmatters18.2 of 20 points

      Top 10% of 14,817 state schools in England: 82% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, January 2020: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters4.2 of 20 points

      1.6 miles from the middle of NN1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 1.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Kings Heath Primary Academy

    State primary · Northampton · 1.9 miles

    68of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 31% in England

    How it scored 68
    • Resultsmatters13.9 of 20 points

      Top 31% of 14,817 state schools in England: 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, January 2024: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters0.8 of 20 points

      1.9 miles from the middle of NN1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 1.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Stimpson Avenue Academy

    State primary · Northampton · 0.39 miles

    68of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.39 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)

    How it scored 68
    • Resultsmatters7.1 of 20 points

      Better than 35% of 14,817 state schools in England: 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, July 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters16.1 of 20 points

      0.39 miles from the middle of NN1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Vernon Terrace Primary School

    State primary · Northampton · 0.25 miles

    67of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.25 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)

    How it scored 67
    • Resultsmatters7.5 of 20 points

      Better than 37% of 14,817 state schools in England: 59% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, December 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.5 of 20 points

      0.25 miles from the middle of NN1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 6.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Weston Favell CofE Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · Northampton · 1.6 miles

    67of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2025) · every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 12% in England

    How it scored 67
    • Resultsmatters17.8 of 20 points

      Top 12% of 14,817 state schools in England: 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2025: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters3.9 of 20 points

      1.6 miles from the middle of NN1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 1.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Cedar Road Primary School

    State primary · Northampton · 1.0 miles

    65of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: top 26% in England

    How it scored 65
    • Resultsmatters14.9 of 20 points

      Top 26% of 14,817 state schools in England: 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters9.7 of 20 points

      1.0 miles from the middle of NN1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 3.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Castle Academy

    State primary · Northampton · 0.66 miles

    64of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.66 miles · results: top 37% in England

    How it scored 64
    • Resultsmatters12.7 of 20 points

      Top 37% of 14,817 state schools in England: 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, May 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters13.4 of 20 points

      0.66 miles from the middle of NN1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 1.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Bridgewater Primary School

    State primary · Northampton · 1.3 miles

    62of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · results: top 26% in England

    How it scored 62
    • Resultsmatters14.9 of 20 points

      Top 26% of 14,817 state schools in England: 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.3 of 20 points

      1.3 miles from the middle of NN1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 1.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near NN1

14 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of NN1, ranked by what matters to you. 5 more were left out by your filters.

  1. Northampton School for Boys

    State secondary · Boys · Northampton · 0.70 miles

    75of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2025) · results: top 4% in England · 0.70 miles

    How it scored 75
    • Resultsmatters19.4 of 20 points

      Top 4% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.95 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2025: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.2 of 20 points

      0.70 miles from the middle of NN1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 206 of 571. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.4% at schools with a similar intake; 2.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.5 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Malcolm Arnold Academy

    State secondary · Church of England · Northampton · 0.95 miles

    71of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.95 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023)

    How it scored 71
    • Resultsmatters10.7 of 20 points

      Top 47% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.04 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in November 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters16.2 of 20 points

      0.95 miles from the middle of NN1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 57.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Weston Favell Academy

    State secondary · Northampton · 2.0 miles

    67of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 2.0 miles

    How it scored 67
    • Resultsmatters8.1 of 20 points

      Better than 40% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.13 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.1 of 20 points

      2.0 miles from the middle of NN1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 10.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 17.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Northampton Academy

    State secondary · Christian · Northampton · 2.4 miles

    67of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · results: top 5% in England · 2.4 miles

    How it scored 67
    • Resultsmatters19.2 of 20 points

      Top 5% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.87 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2023: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10.4 of 20 points

      2.4 miles from the middle of NN1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 264 of 459. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 9.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Northampton School for Girls

    State secondary · Girls · Northampton · 1.7 miles

    65of 100

    Results: top 17% in England · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area strong standard · 1.7 miles

    How it scored 65
    • Resultsmatters16.8 of 20 points

      Top 17% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.49 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, March 2026: its lowest area is strong standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters13.1 of 20 points

      1.7 miles from the middle of NN1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 211 of 262. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 3.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. St Thomas Becket Catholic School

    State secondary · Roman Catholic · Northampton · 2.2 miles

    65of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 2.2 miles

    How it scored 65
    • Resultsmatters6.7 of 20 points

      Better than 33% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.22 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters11.3 of 20 points

      2.2 miles from the middle of NN1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 65.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 19.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Kingsthorpe College

    State secondary · Northampton · 2.0 miles

    63of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2019) · 2.0 miles

    How it scored 63
    • Resultsmatters6.1 of 20 points

      Better than 30% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.26 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, December 2019: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters11.8 of 20 points

      2.0 miles from the middle of NN1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 33.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Northampton International Academy

    State all-through · Northampton · 0.67 miles

    59of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.67 miles · results: better than 29% of schools in England

    How it scored 59
    • Resultsmatters5.9 of 20 points

      Better than 29% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.27 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2024: Requires improvement. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.3 of 20 points

      0.67 miles from the middle of NN1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 13.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Abbeyfield School

    State secondary · Northampton · 2.0 miles

    57of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 2.0 miles · results: top 48% in England

    How it scored 57
    • Resultsmatters10.5 of 20 points

      Top 48% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.03 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, January 2026: its lowest area is needs attention. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.1 of 20 points

      2.0 miles from the middle of NN1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 50.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Wootton Park School

    State all-through · Northampton · 2.0 miles

    52of 100

    Results: top 11% in England · 2.0 miles · not every first choice met in 2026

    How it scored 52
    • Resultsmatters18 of 20 points

      Top 11% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.65 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2025: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12 of 20 points

      2.0 miles from the middle of NN1, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 98 of 301. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.4% at schools with a similar intake; 7.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.5 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

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