Northampton School is a mainstream secondary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, for children and young people aged 11 to 16. In January 2026, 64 of its 650 pupils (9.8%) were getting SEN support and 21 (3.2%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–16
- 650 pupils
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in West Northamptonshire.
9.8% get SEN support
64 of 650 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Lower than the England average.
3.2% have an EHC plan
21 of 650 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health39
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia22
- Autism9
- Physical disability6
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Free school
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 650 (places for 1,140)
- Headteacher
- Mr Matthew Edwards
- Part of
- The Nsb Trust
- Free school meals
- 10.5% of pupils eligible
- Council
- West Northamptonshire
- School reference (URN)
- 149782
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask West Northamptonshire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Read the latest inspection report
There’s no grade to show. Read this school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Contact and getting there
Thorpeville, Moulton, Northampton, NN3 7TR
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Kings Meadow School Special school · Ages 5–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 0.6 miles
- Moulton School and Science College Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 0.7 miles
- On Track Education Northampton Independent · Ages 11–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.9 miles
- Blackthorn Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.5 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Moulton Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 13.6%, EHC plans 2.8% 0.7 miles
- Thorplands Primary School Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 15%, EHC plans 7.5% 0.7 miles
- Boothville Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 16%, EHC plans 4% 1.0 mile
All mainstream schools in West Northamptonshire SEND schools in West Northamptonshire
Questions about Northampton School
How many pupils at Northampton School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 64 of the 650 pupils (9.8%) were getting SEN support and 21 (3.2%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Northampton School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (39 pupils), dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (22 pupils) and autism (9 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Northampton School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Northampton School?
Through West Northamptonshire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Northampton School?
You can ask for Northampton School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Northampton School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Moulton School and Science College, about 0.7 miles away.
Where is Northampton School?
Thorpeville, Moulton, Northampton, NN3 7TR, in West Northamptonshire.
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