Year 7 students participated in an enterprise event, designed to broaden their understanding of various roles in business, as well as developing the skills of teamwork, communication and problem solving – skills vital to their future careers.

Northampton Academy has achieved a Bronze Award from the Young Carers in Schools programme for its work supporting young carers.

The programme, run by national charity the Carers Trust, helps primary and secondary schools improve outcomes for young carers and celebrates good practice through the Young Carers in Schools Award.

Northampton Academy Sports Leaders welcomed the Primary Enhanced Schools Year 5 and 6 Sportshall Athletics teams, to take part in a practice event for the upcoming town competition.

On Saturday 19th January three Northampton Academy Students took the trip over to Corby to participate in the annual County Cross Country Championships. The students were selected for the ‘Northampton Town’ team following excellent performances in the recent town championships and were hopeful of equally good performances in these longer, more challenging races.

Luke, Olivier, Joshim and Reece came joint 1st in the Top of the Bench Chemistry competition, with a high score of 39/43. This qualified them for the regional finals at the University of Derby.