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Northampton International Academy

Free schools · Northampton · NN1 1AA

Ages 4–18 · 1,754 pupils · West Northamptonshire

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Ofsted

Not judged

Attainment 8

38.3

Overall absence

9.2%

Admissions demand

0.83 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2024-10-08

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.27
−20+2
Attainment 838.3
English & maths grade 5+31%
English & maths grade 4+52%
EBacc entry13%

EBacc APS: 3.2

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)55%
Higher standard (RWM)5%
Avg scaled score — reading
102.0
Avg scaled score — maths
104.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
103.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence9.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)27.4%
Unauthorised5.0%
Authorised absence
4.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
6.2%
Enrolments in measure
2,136

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

73

Places offered

152

1st-preference offers

73

Total preferences (any rank)
150
Preferred offers (top 3)
88
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

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 fill79%

1,754 pupils · 2,220 places

Pupils on roll
1,754
Boys / girls
931 / 823
School capacity
2,220
Capacity fill
1,754 / 2,220 (79%)
Free school meals
26.5%
FSM pupils
427
Gender
Mixed
School type
Free schools

Age range

Ages 4–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: EAST MIDLANDS ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
EAST MIDLANDS ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
East Midlands Academy Trust (EMAT)
Headteacher
Mr Martin Serrao

Location

Address
Barrack Road
Postcode
NN1 1AA
Town
Northampton
County
Northamptonshire
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
District
West Northamptonshire
Constituency
Northampton North
Urban/rural
Urban: 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 free schools (all-through), Ages 4–18, in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, 1,754 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form. Free school meals: 26.5%.

Open schools in Northampton
141
All-through schools in Northampton
4
Academies among open schools in Northampton
52% (74)
Open schools in NN1
12
All-through in NN1
1
Open schools in West Northamptonshire LA
209
All-through in West Northamptonshire LA
5

Nearby all-through schools

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

Compare with theseAll in NorthamptonNear NN1

  • Wootton Park School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Free schools · All-through

    Northampton · NN4 0HZ · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 4–19

    • Att853.3
    • P80.7
    • EM5+60%
    • Absence5.7%

    2.2 miles away

  • The Duston School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy converter · All-through

    Northampton · NN5 6XA · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 4–18

    • Att848.4
    • P80.1
    • EM5+53%
    • Absence7.1%

    2.4 miles away

  • Castle Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Northampton · NN1 2TR · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS269%
    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM20.3%
    • Demand1.25

    0.1 miles away

  • Hampton Bridge School

    Other independent special school

    Northampton · NN2 6AF · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 6–18

    0.2 miles away

  • New Horizons Academy

    Ofsted: Inadequate

    Free schools alternative provision

    Northampton · NN1 2NE · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 4–16

    • FSM70.0%

    0.3 miles away

  • The CE Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy alternative provision converter

    Northampton · NN1 3EX · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 11–16

    • FSM67.7%

    0.4 miles away

  • Spring Lane Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Northampton · NN1 2JW · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS255%
    • Absence7.4%
    • FSM28.9%
    • Demand0.79

    0.4 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Martin Serrao
Telephone
01604212811
Website
www.nia.emat.uk

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