Ofsted school ratings in North Northamptonshire
In North Northamptonshire (East Midlands), 61 of 68 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 89.7%. That is 2.5 percentage points above the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 89.7%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 3
- Good
- 58
- Requires improvement
- 5
- Inadequate
- 2
- Graded schools
- 68
- rank 67/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in North Northamptonshire (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in North Northamptonshire | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 3 | 4.4% |
| Good | 58 | 85.3% |
| Requires improvement | 5 | 7.4% |
| Inadequate | 2 | 2.9% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in North Northamptonshire
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 1 | 46 | 4 | 0 | 92.2% |
| Secondary | 0 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 76.9% |
| Special | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
More about North Northamptonshire
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
- Kingston upon Hull90.0%
- Wolverhampton90.0%
- Sheffield89.7%
- Bradford89.5%
- Hertfordshire89.4%
- South Gloucestershire89.3%
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in North Northamptonshire are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 61 of 68 graded state-funded schools in North Northamptonshire hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 89.7%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does North Northamptonshire have?
- North Northamptonshire has 3 schools rated Outstanding and 58 rated Good, out of 68 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in North Northamptonshire?
- 2 state-funded schools are rated Inadequate in North Northamptonshire, and 5 rated Requires improvement, out of 68 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in North Northamptonshire?
- By phase in North Northamptonshire: 92.2% of 51 primary schools; 76.9% of 13 secondary schools; 100.0% of 4 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does North Northamptonshire compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- North Northamptonshire ranks 67 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 89.7% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.