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Pitsford School

Other independent school · Northampton, NN6 9AX

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#1,694 of 2,536

Worse than 66% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages3 to 18
Pupils201
GenderMixed
Head teacherDr Craig Walker
Local authorityWest Northamptonshire
Opened05 Sept 1989
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 122151.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolWest NorthamptonshireEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.43.74646.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%65.6%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%45.4%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%13.1%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%60.4%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 422--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolWest NorthamptonshireEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.30.95, worse than England, worse than West Northamptonshire34.1535
Average A-level gradeC--
Average points, best three A-levels33.1, worse than England, similar to West Northamptonshire34.8635.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsC+--
AAB or better21.4%, better than England, better than West Northamptonshire14.8%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.-0.11, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study17--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.c--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils201
Girls97
Boys104
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.41
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.0

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.100%
Higher education100%
Further education0%
Apprenticeship0%
Employment0%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Pitsford School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryPitsford Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.2 miPrimaryBoughton Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.7 miSecondaryMoulton School and Science CollegeAcademy converter
Good
1.8 miPrimaryBrixworth CofE VC Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good
1.8 miPrimaryMoulton Primary SchoolFoundation school
Good
1.8 miPrimaryBuckton Fields Primary SchoolFree schools
Good
1.9 miPrimarySunnyside Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Requires improvement

Frequently asked questions about Pitsford School

How does Pitsford School rank in England?

Pitsford School ranks 1,694 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (worse than 66% of schools).

What are Pitsford School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Pitsford School was C, and 21.4% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Pitsford School?

Pitsford School has 201 pupils aged 3 to 18.

Does Pitsford School have a sixth form?

Yes, Pitsford School teaches students up to age 18.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.