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Campion School

Academy converter · Northampton · NN7 3QG

Ages 11–18 · 1,309 pupils · West Northamptonshire

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Attainment 8

47.7

Overall absence

8.7%

Admissions demand

0.83 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-04-28

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.17
−20+2
Attainment 847.7
English & maths grade 5+46%
English & maths grade 4+69%
EBacc entry44%

EBacc APS: 4.2

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence8.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)27.6%
Unauthorised2.2%
Authorised absence
6.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.0%
Enrolments in measure
1,157

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.83 · Often has places

1st preferences

210

Places offered

261

1st-preference offers

210

Total preferences (any rank)
415
Preferred offers (top 3)
254
Applications from outside LA
1
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill90%

1,309 pupils · 1,455 places

Pupils on roll
1,309
Boys / girls
653 / 656
School capacity
1,455
Capacity fill
1,309 / 1,455 (90%)
Free school meals
20%
FSM pupils
242
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
United Learning Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Kim Bradley - Smith

Location

Address
Bugbrooke
Postcode
NN7 3QG
Town
Northampton
County
Northamptonshire
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
District
West Northamptonshire
Constituency
South Northamptonshire
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, 1,309 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 20%.

Open schools in Northampton
141
Secondary schools in Northampton
12
Academies among open schools in Northampton
52% (74)
Open schools in NN7
23
Secondary in NN7
2
Open schools in West Northamptonshire LA
209
Secondary in West Northamptonshire LA
18

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in NorthamptonNear NN7

  • Bugbrooke Community Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Northampton · NN7 3PA · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS249%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM19.8%
    • Demand1.00

    0.5 miles away

  • Kislingbury Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Northampton · NN7 4AQ · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS281%
    • Absence3.2%
    • FSM12.6%
    • Demand1.00

    1.4 miles away

  • The Bliss Charity School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Northampton · NN7 3LE · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS281%
    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM7.9%
    • Demand1.00

    1.6 miles away

  • Harpole Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Northampton · NN7 4DP · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence4.4%
    • FSM7.0%
    • Demand1.00

    2.0 miles away

  • Pineham Barns Primary School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Free schools · Primary

    NN4 9FF · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS283%
    • Absence3.8%
    • FSM10.4%
    • Demand0.98

    2.2 miles away

  • Gayton Church of England Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Northampton · NN7 3EU · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM5.3%
    • Demand1.00

    2.2 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Kim Bradley - Smith
Telephone
01604833900
Website
http://www.campionschool.org.uk

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