Spotlight Performing Arts Academy
Our unique Spotlight Performing Arts Academy, now in it's third year, focuses on developing the passions and interests of students within all strands of Performing Arts, namely Music, Dance and Drama.
This programme is not just about the performers - it will also suit aspiring directors, managers, choreographers, composers, set designers and costume designers.
The newly renovated dedicated Performing Arts area, boasts two drama studios, a Mac Suite, Practice Rooms and Recording Studios, a Dance Studio and our new Amphitheatre!
All Key Stage 3 students at Northampton Academy receive Music, Dance and Drama lessons as part of their curriculum; however, as a member of Spotlight, they will receive further opportunities through an extended day with extra-curricular opportunities in all aspects of these subjects, which will also include exciting projects with the Royal Shakespeare Company and its representatives and visiting guest speakers.
All Spotlight Academy students will work towards an Arts Award qualification during their journey through school, one at each Key Stage. This qualification will aid them in developing their knowledge and understanding of their chosen art form and build essential skills for success in 21st-century life.
We expect all Spotlight Performing Arts students to participate in extra-curricular classes after school until 4.30 pm at least three times a week.
Applications Information
For current Year 6 pupils: Only students who are offered a Year 7 place for September 2027 are eligible to apply.
Current students at Northampton Academy are also welcome to apply, including pupils in KS4.
Spotlight's application window is now closed.
Look out for details of how to apply for the next intake.
