Northampton High School
· NN4 6UU
Northampton High School is a long-established independent girls' day school (founded 1878) serving pupils from age 2 through Sixth Form across its Northampton campus. The school emphasises its 'Made for Girls' philosophy—a forward-thinking approach that combines strong academic outcomes with pastoral care and personal development tailored to girls' needs. Recently shortlisted for Girls' School of the Year 2025 and holding an 'Excellent' ISI rating, it positions itself as the region's leading girls' school with modern facilities and a values-driven ethos.
- →All-through provision from Nursery to Sixth Form, enabling continuity and strong vertical integration
- →ISI 'Excellent' rating and Girls' School of the Year 2025 shortlist; proven academic and pastoral track record
- →Explicit 'Made for Girls' pedagogy designed to build confidence, voice, and leadership in girls within a purposeful, calm environment
- →Strong GDST heritage (Girls' Day School Trust network) offering access to selective independent school ethos at day-school scale
Who thrives here
Ambitious girls seeking a supportive, girls-only environment that balances rigorous academics with wellbeing and personal development. Suits families in the wider East Midlands region seeking academic selectivity without boarding complexity, and those who value the GDST values of kindness, positivity, and courage.
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Contact & visit
Newport Pagnell Road, Hardingstone, Northampton
NN4 6UU
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Northampton High School?
Day fees at Northampton High School are approximately £22,248 per year (2026/27).
How do you get into Northampton High School?
Northampton High School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Northampton High School's exam results?
At Northampton High School, 28.3% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 51.2% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Northampton High School a boarding school?
Northampton High School is a day school in England and does not offer boarding.
What is Northampton High School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Northampton High School “Excellent” (2019).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Calm, happy, purposeful learning environment; girls are seen, heard, and valued
✓Strong girls-focused pedagogy that builds confidence, voice, and leadership capacity
✓All-through provision enabling seamless transition and strong pastoral continuity
✓ISI 'Excellent' rating and recent shortlist for Girls' School of the Year 2025 affirms quality
✓Supportive approach to academic rigour; balance of challenge with wellbeing
Common concerns
!Day-only provision may not suit families requiring extended childcare or boarding
!Fees information not publicly transparent on website, potential barrier to inquiries
!Limited publicly available detail on co-curricular and sporting provision compared to peer schools