Northampton Academy
Academy sponsor led secondary school in Northampton (West Northamptonshire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Welcome to Northampton Academy, a proud member of United Learning and an exceptional, oversubscribed school dedicated to delivering an outstanding educational experience for all. Our success is built upon a well-sequenced, aspirational curriculum, underpinned by excellent teaching and learning that challenges our students to reach their highest potential.
Our vision (where we are heading?) and our mission (why we as staff are here?) are simple: Vision: To be recognised internationally as an inclusive school of character and excellence. To provide an unrivalled experience that allows our students to flourish and leave a legacy the community is proud of .
Mission: We exist to provide the students of our community with equal or better life chances than any student in the UK . At the heart of our academy is a deep commitment to character education, rooted in our five core values: respect, determination, ambition, tolerance, and integrity.
These values are the foundation of everything we do, guiding our students not only in their academic pursuits but also in their personal growth as responsible, thoughtful members of society.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
21 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Badminton
- Choir
- Cricket
- Dance
- Dodgeball
- Drama
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Football
- Lego
- Netball
- Orchestra
- Photography
- Rounders
- Rugby
- Stem
and 5 more
Awards
5 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion
- Investors in PeopleStaff development
- Music MarkMusic
Key facts
- URN
- 134814
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Christian
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Constituency
- Northampton North
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2004
Governing body (11 current, 0 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Mark Elborne | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Haydon Spenceley | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Danielle King | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Mr Ash Sharma | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Andli Litt | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2030 |
| Mr Ashish Kumar | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Julie Ribbins | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Amy Wenham | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Srinivas Krishna | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Asish Nandi | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Claire Spencer | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2017 · until 2028 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record