Whether you’re a parent or a past pupil, it’s always good to know how a local school is faring.
We’ve collated all of the Ofsted ratings for Northampton’s secondary schools in our list.
Luckily, most schools in the town have a rating of ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’, but there are a few exceptions.
So without further ado, find out how well your chosen school is being run according to Ofsted.
Independent schools which are regulated by The Independent Schools Inspectorate have not been included in this list.
Luckily, most schools in the town have a rating of ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’, but there are a few exceptions.
![Thomas Becket Catholic School on Becket Way was rated "Good" by Ofsted in January 2023](https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmIzMjljNzE2LTQ1MDUtNDEzZC1hNWM5LWU2MDY1MGNjOTk3ZToxZDUyMDQzMy0xNzBlLTRmNzAtYmIxNC1lMTliYTJkMmEzMjY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
13. Thomas Becket Catholic School - Good
Thomas Becket Catholic School on Becket Way was rated "Good" by Ofsted in January 2023 Photo: Google Streetview
![The Duston School on Berrywood Road was rated "Good" by Ofsted in September 2021](https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmVjNTkwNjA4LTE4NzQtNGQ5OS04ODZhLTBlY2U1NDYyMjExNDphMGU4YWM5Ny0xOTU0LTQ0N2EtOTY4NS1hYzc1MDFjNTA4NTk=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
14. The Duston School - Good
The Duston School on Berrywood Road was rated "Good" by Ofsted in September 2021 Photo: Google Streetview
![Caroline Chisholm School in Wootton Fields was rated "Good" by Ofsted in September 2021](https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjQ1NmRmN2IzLTFhZTAtNDU1MC1iMWFkLTI0NDQxNTIyNTE1Mzo1NDZiYjNlNi1mY2EzLTRjNWItYThiMS04OTNjZTY3MjE1M2M=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
15. Caroline Chisholm School - Good
Caroline Chisholm School in Wootton Fields was rated "Good" by Ofsted in September 2021 Photo: Google Streetview
![Kingsthorpe College on Boughton Green Road was rated "Good" by Ofsted in February 2020](https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjY5ODQ2ZWNhLTRhNDktNDIzMS04NWUyLTg1OTQxZjMxMDY0MDo3OTFiN2I5ZS03MjNkLTQzMmUtOWI1NS05N2IyMWY1M2M3OTk=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
16. Kingsthorpe College - Good
Kingsthorpe College on Boughton Green Road was rated "Good" by Ofsted in February 2020 Photo: Google Streetview