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Northampton School for Girls Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Northampton School for Girls is a academy converter secondary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1737 pupils, and a capacity of 1801 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,737

Pupils

1,801

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Northampton School for Girls Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Northampton School for Girls sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with West Northamptonshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by West Northamptonshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find West Northamptonshire catchment area documents →

Northampton School for Girls — School Information

Full address
Spinney Hill Road, Northampton, NN3 6DG
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
16.1% of pupils
DfE URN
140510

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If Northampton School for Girls is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Northampton are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Northampton School for Girls

Is Northampton School for Girls oversubscribed?

Northampton School for Girls is operating close to its capacity of 1801 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Northampton School for Girls?

Admission to Northampton School for Girls is managed by West Northamptonshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Northampton School for Girls cover?

Northampton School for Girls is a secondary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Northampton School for Girls?

Northampton School for Girls was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.