Northampton School for Boys — Secondary School in Northampton

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Northampton School for Boys

Northampton, NN1 5RT

1,713 Pupils

1,617 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

10.30% FSM %

1,501 Boys

212 Girls

About Northampton School for Boys

Located in Northampton (NN1 5RT), Northampton School for Boys is a boys-only Secondary school for pupils aged 11–18, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of West Northamptonshire.

It has 1,713 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,617. Current headteacher: Richard Bernard.

Data for Northampton School for Boys comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	West Northamptonshire
Region	East Midlands
Administrative District	West Northamptonshire
Parliamentary Constituency	Northampton South
Ward	Castle
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	None
Gender Policy	Boys
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor	THE NSB TRUST
Opened	01-09-2010
UKPRN	10031382
URN	136299
Data Last Updated	17-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (10)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Alan Hakes	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/08/2021	31/07/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Claire Alderson	Local Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Elected by school staff
Mr Matthew Ashwell	Local Governor	28/11/2024	27/11/2028	Elected by parents
Ms Elizabeth Bowman	Local Governor	01/12/2023	30/11/2027	Elected by parents
Mr Simon Hepher	Local Governor	01/09/2021	31/08/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Angela Shaw	Local Governor	01/11/2022	31/10/2026	Elected by school staff
Mr Alastair Thomson	Local Governor	01/09/2021	31/08/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Morcea Walker	Local Governor	01/08/2024	31/07/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Angela Watson	Local Governor	28/11/2024	27/11/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Clare Young	Local Governor	11/02/2023	10/02/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust