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Sports Leaders Step Up: Level 1 Qualification Milestone Reached

27/Mar/2026

Sports Leaders Step Up: Level 1 Qualification Milestone Reached

On Thursday 19th March, the newly recruited Sports Leaders completed their training day, as part of the completion of their Level 1 qualification.


Teamwork Triumphs in Table Tennis Club’s Doubles Competition

27/Mar/2026

Teamwork Triumphs in Table Tennis Club’s Doubles Competition

Across the last term, the Table Tennis after school club has ran a students doubles tournament. Students were paired up across the club, a player from Year 7/8/9 alongside a player from years 10/11. The tournament ran across a number of weeks, with games competitively played.



A Fantastic Finish to the 2025 Table Tennis Tournament

12/Jan/2026

A Fantastic Finish to the 2025 Table Tennis Tournament

Table Tennis Club wrapped up an incredible 2025 tournament to end last term, with students battling it out across 300+ matches in both individual and house competitions.


“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.


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.


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.


Sports Leaders at the County Summer School Games

8/Jul/2025

Sports Leaders at the County Summer School Games

Following an outstanding year of leadership within the wider community, a team of NA Sports Leaders were invited to represent Northampton School Sport Partnership, delivering a 'Get Active' festival to KS1 at the County Summer School Games.


Sports Leaders Plan and Deliver a Year 3&4 Multi-Sport Festival for the Community

13/May/2025

Sports Leaders Plan and Deliver a Year 3&4 Multi-Sport Festival for the Community

On Thursday, 8th May, the Northampton Academy Sports Leaders Welcomed over 200 Year 3 and 4 students from our community primary schools to our annual Year 3 & 4 Multisport Festival.


Outstanding Performance for Year 10 Netball Team at the United Learning Netball Final

27/Mar/2025

Outstanding Performance for Year 10 Netball Team at the United Learning Netball Final

Huge congratulations to our Year 10 Elite Netball Team for an outstanding performance at the United Learning Netball Final at Loughborough University!


Elite Sports Student Keira C and her Judo Journey

25/Mar/2025

Elite Sports Student Keira C and her Judo Journey

Elite Sports Student Keira shares her journey in Judo and her accomplishments since starting the sport.


Students Triumph at Town Table Tennis Championships

25/Mar/2025

Students Triumph at Town Table Tennis Championships

On Thursday, 13th March, the Year 7 and 10 Table Tennis Teams headed to 'The Duston School' to participate in the annual Town Table Tennis Championships.


A Victorious Girls' Rugby Team Play at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham

21/Mar/2025

A Victorious Girls' Rugby Team Play at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham

Recently, some of Northampton Academy's Girl's Rugby students competed in a touch rugby tournament held at Richmond Athletic Ground, featuring 12 schools. Our girls emerged victorious in their tournament.


New Sports Leaders Complete Level One Qualification

13/Mar/2025

New Sports Leaders Complete Level One Qualification

On Thursday, March 6th, our newly recruited Sports Leaders participated in a one-day training session to complete their Level 1 National Leadership Qualification (SL-1 Course).


Outstanding Leadership Shines at County Winter Games: Our Sports Leaders Excel at Boccia Tournament

4/Mar/2025

Outstanding Leadership Shines at County Winter Games: Our Sports Leaders Excel at Boccia Tournament

Following their fantastic Leadership at the 'Northampton School Sport Partnership- Boccia Tournament', a team of Sports Leaders were selected to represent our district, leading at the County Winter Games and officiating both the KS2/3 & 4 Boccia finals.


Impressive Performance for Joseph at Northamptonshire County Championships

17/Feb/2025

Impressive Performance for Joseph at Northamptonshire County Championships

We are excited to welcome Joseph, as the newest member of our Elite Sport Programme. Joseph recently competed in the Northamptonshire Amateur Swimming Association county championships, which took place over four weekends at the end of January and the beginning of February.


Year 7 Boys Rugby Team win all their Matches at Franklin’s Gardens

17/Feb/2025

Year 7 Boys Rugby Team win all their Matches at Franklin’s Gardens

Congratulations to our Year 7 rugby team, who participated in a tournament at the Cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens on Saturday, February 8th, and won all their matches.


Students receive coaching from Red Roses players at the Northampton Saints Rugby Festival

17/Feb/2025

Students receive coaching from Red Roses players at the Northampton Saints Rugby Festival

Last week, some of our students participated in the Northampton Saints Rugby Festival.


Year 8 Girls Qualify for County Athletics Tournament

28/Jan/2025

Year 8 Girls Qualify for County Athletics Tournament

Pictured are our Year 8 girls who participated in the sports hall athletics competition. The girls performed remarkably, winning the event and qualifying for the county tournament in February.


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