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Students Explore the World of Wartime Codebreakers at Bletchley Park

16/Mar/2026

Students Explore the World of Wartime Codebreakers at Bletchley Park

Our year 7's enjoyed a fascinating guided tour of Bletchley Park, discovering the rich history behind Britain’s codebreaking headquarters. From exploring the historic Mansion and the famous Huts to seeing the Bombe machine up close, they were absolutely captivated.



Inspiring Visit: Sixth Form Students Explore Opportunities at Cambridge

13/Feb/2026

Inspiring Visit: Sixth Form Students Explore Opportunities at Cambridge

Two of our sixth form students, Chau T. and Tiffany M., recently visited Cambridge University for an information day. They captured some great photos, and Chau kindly shared a short write‑up reflecting on their experience.


Library Boosts Research Skills Across the School

12/Feb/2026

Library Boosts Research Skills Across the School

Our library has been working on raising the profile of taught research skills in our school. Research skills include the ability to find suitable sources and use them in academic work. These skills are crucial for academic success and transferable to many other areas of life, including citizenship, the workplace and health literacy. Supporting these skills in our young people means that they will be better equipped for independent living, study and work after secondary education.


Outstanding Maths Achievement as Students Advance to Pink Kangaroo

10/Feb/2026

Outstanding Maths Achievement as Students Advance to Pink Kangaroo

A massive congratulations to our amazing students who took part in the Intermediate Maths Challenge!
This 60‑minute, 25‑question multiple‑choice challenge encourages mathematical reasoning, precision of thought and fluency—really pushing students to think deeply.

 


House Spirit on Display in Thrilling Row-a-thon Finish!

18/Dec/2025

House Spirit on Display in Thrilling Row-a-thon Finish!

Over the past two weeks, staff and students have taken part in the House Row-a-thon, competing to earn 250 points for their house totals.


“School Is the Foundation for Life”: Kieron Conway Inspires Elite Sport Students

17/Dec/2025

“School Is the Foundation for Life”: Kieron Conway Inspires Elite Sport Students

Last Thursday, our Elite Sport students were invited to a brilliant Q&A session with  British & Commonwealth Middleweight boxing champion Kieron Conway.


Sports Leaders Shine While Officiating the Northampton KS3/4 Boccia Event

9/Dec/2025

Sports Leaders Shine While Officiating the Northampton KS3/4 Boccia Event

On Thursday, the 4th December, a team of Northampton Academy Sports Leaders utilised their recent training to host and officiate the Northampton KS3/4 Boccia Tournament.


Elite Sport Students Learn from Top Media Professional Chris Lepkowski

9/Dec/2025

Elite Sport Students Learn from Top Media Professional Chris Lepkowski

Our Elite Sport Students recently attended a brilliant interactive workshop led by highly respected media expert Chris Lepkowski.


Fresh From the Love Literacy Conference: Signed Books Hit Our Shelves

9/Dec/2025

Fresh From the Love Literacy Conference: Signed Books Hit Our Shelves

There’s fantastic news from our library this week—our shelves are now home to three newly signed books from an inspiring trio of authors: Matt Goodfellow, Rashmi Sirdeshpande, and Tọlá Okogwu!


RED Engineering Workshop Inspires Future Engineers

27/Nov/2025

RED Engineering Workshop Inspires Future Engineers

Yesterday, students from 7S, 8S, and 9S took part in an engaging, hands-on engineering workshop delivered by three visiting professionals from RED Engineering, including an electrical engineer and a mechanical engineer.


Recognising Dedication: 15 Students Awarded for Exceptional Attitude to Learning

25/Nov/2025

Recognising Dedication: 15 Students Awarded for Exceptional Attitude to Learning

We are proud to congratulate 15 of our students who were nominated for a Literacy Award by their English teachers for consistently demonstrating an excellent attitude to learning and completing their Sparx Reader tasks every week.


Year 12 Students Explore Future Pathways at Discover Chemical Engineering Careers Event

19/Nov/2025

Year 12 Students Explore Future Pathways at Discover Chemical Engineering Careers Event

Year 12 Students attended the Discover Chemical Engineering careers event, run by the Institute of Chemical Engineers.


Student Sports Leaders Impress at Community Multi-Sport Event

18/Nov/2025

Student Sports Leaders Impress at Community Multi-Sport Event

On Thursday 13th November, Northampton Academy hosted a Multi-sport Festival for our community primary schools. The entire event was planned, organised, and led by our fantastic team of Sports Leaders.


The Power of Persistence: Game Developer Simon Read Motivates Students

18/Nov/2025

The Power of Persistence: Game Developer Simon Read Motivates Students

More than 140 STEM and non-STEM students attended our STEM Lecture last week to hear from Simon Read, creator of Retro Bowl—a game that grew from 699 downloads on day one to reaching #1 on the US App Store, eventually leading to partnerships with the NFL and Apple Arcade.


Nile Ranger Shares Powerful Life Lessons with Elite Sport Students

17/Nov/2025

Nile Ranger Shares Powerful Life Lessons with Elite Sport Students

Last Thursday, former Premier League footballer Nile Ranger delivered an inspiring talk to our 150 Elite Sport students.


Students Tackle Real-World Problems at Ada Lovelace Coding Event

28/Oct/2025

Students Tackle Real-World Problems at Ada Lovelace Coding Event

Our students took on the Ada Lovelace Coding Challenge in collaboration with Rutherford Lab, celebrating creativity, problem-solving, and innovation in computing!


Braille Awareness Week Brings Learning, Fun, and Inclusion to School

21/Oct/2025

Braille Awareness Week Brings Learning, Fun, and Inclusion to School

To celebrate Braille Awareness Week, our Year 9 visually impaired student, Jacob H, organised a range of activities with the help of Sarah Watson and Lynn Halton from the Visual Impairment Team at Northampton Council.


Empowering Future Leaders: Students Join Northampton Youth Council

15/Oct/2025

Empowering Future Leaders: Students Join Northampton Youth Council

Head of Year celebrates Sixth Form students Chanel, Maame, and Rhoda for their election to the Northampton Youth Council.


Meta Speaker Inspires Students with Cutting-Edge Insights into VR, Smart Glasses, and Future Careers

25/Sep/2025

Meta Speaker Inspires Students with Cutting-Edge Insights into VR, Smart Glasses, and Future Careers

This week, we had the privilege of listening to an inspiring lecture delivered by John White, a guest speaker from Meta — the global technology company behind platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.


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