Ofsted school ratings in West Northamptonshire
In West Northamptonshire (East Midlands), 88 of 95 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 92.6%. That is 5.5 percentage points above the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 92.6%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 8
- Good
- 80
- Requires improvement
- 6
- Inadequate
- 1
- Graded schools
- 95
- rank 39/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in West Northamptonshire (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in West Northamptonshire | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 8 | 8.4% |
| Good | 80 | 84.2% |
| Requires improvement | 6 | 6.3% |
| Inadequate | 1 | 1.1% |
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 West Northamptonshire
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 7 | 65 | 3 | 0 | 96.0% |
| Secondary | 1 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 84.6% |
| Special | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
More about West Northamptonshire
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
- Blackburn with Darwen92.9%
- North Somerset92.9%
- Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole92.7%
- Greenwich92.5%
- Medway92.5%
- Surrey92.5%
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in West Northamptonshire are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 88 of 95 graded state-funded schools in West Northamptonshire hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 92.6%. 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 West Northamptonshire have?
- West Northamptonshire has 8 schools rated Outstanding and 80 rated Good, out of 95 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in West Northamptonshire?
- 1 state-funded school is rated Inadequate in West Northamptonshire, and 6 rated Requires improvement, out of 95 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in West Northamptonshire?
- By phase in West Northamptonshire: 96.0% of 75 primary schools; 84.6% of 13 secondary schools; 100.0% of 2 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does West Northamptonshire compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- West Northamptonshire ranks 39 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 92.6% 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.