Spotlight News

31/Jul/2025

NA Inside Out Podcast - Available to Listen Now

We are excited to share with you our 'Inside Out' podcast, new for 2025!

In our podcast series, we'll be hearing from people across the whole Northampton Academy community, including students, teachers, support staff, and guests with connections to the school. Each episode will give you 'behind the scenes' insights into our forward-thinking and outstanding school.

To stay updated on what's happening in school, make sure you subscribe or follow this podcast channel, where you can listen to all the latest episodes.

25/Jul/2025

Students Enjoy on a Memorable Trip to Morocco

A group of adventurous Year 10 students is enjoying their trip to Morocco. They began their adventure in Goulmima, a small town nestled in the Atlas Mountains. The first phase of their trip began with a warm and heartfelt welcome from the local community, who greeted them with traditional cultural music and delicious home-baked cakes, making everyone feel at home.

17/Jul/2025

BIE Awards 2025

We were incredibly proud to host our annual 'Best in Everyone' awards evening on Tuesday, 15th July. The event celebrated the achievements of over 200 students, recognising excellence across subjects, year groups, Character Awards, Leadership Awards, and special recognitions, including the Principal’s Award and the prestigious National Best in Everyone nomination awards.

15/Jul/2025

Bude Trip 2025

Last week, a group of students enjoyed a fantastic trip to Bude, taking full advantage of the great weather and a wide range of activities.

9/Jul/2025

Normandy Trip 2025

27/Jun/2025

Year 13 Student Takes Home Prize at National BIE Award Ceremony

Northampton Academy is celebrating a Year 13 student who has been recognised for their excellence by winning an award at United Learning’s Best in Everyone Awards.

22/May/2025

Once In A Lifetime Trip to Kenya

In May, a group of lucky Northampton Academy students embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Kenya, fully funded by the UK government's Turing Scheme—a programme that supports international education and training opportunities for young people.

16/May/2025

Information Book Competition

16/May/2025

Dorcas Reflects on her Experience as a Library Leader

I joined the Library team in Year 12 as a new student with the passion and motivation to help out when needed and to surround myself in the world of books.

23/Apr/2025

Students Perform At the Royal Opera House

Earlier this month, a group of students from the Northampton Academy choir, including students from our Spotlight Performing Arts Stream, travelled to London to showcase their musical talents at the world-famous Royal Opera House. 

22/Apr/2025

Celebrating Our Gold Award Winners!

At the end of last term, Northampton Academy proudly celebrated the achievements of 15 students who reached the remarkable milestone of the Gold Award.

5/Apr/2025

Students Celebrate My Culture Day 2025

Northampton Academy came alive for the last day of term, as students and staff celebrated My Culture Day, our annual event, designed to honour diversity, creativity, and community. Under the theme "One Community – Many Stories," the school hosted a day full of interactive lessons, cultural workshops, and vibrant performances.

18/Mar/2025

Students Spend Time with Guide Dogs to Enhance their Wellbeing

Volunteers from the Guide Dog Association visited students at Northampton Academy as part of a stress relief and wellbeing initiative.

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).

11/Mar/2025

Spotlight Students Shine in Breakdancing and Beatboxing Masterclasses

Recently, our Spotlight students had the opportunity to participate in two incredible workshops. 

10/Mar/2025

Celebrating the Power of Literature: World Book Day

In the lead-up to World Book Day and Shakespeare Day, we celebrated reading and writing in various forms.

6/Mar/2025

Gardening Club Get Busy for Spring!

Northampton Academy's Gardening Club has been actively working to plant a variety of new plants, including sunflowers, Alchemilla Mollis, Amaranthus, and many others.

5/Mar/2025

Students Mark International Women's Day with Inspiring Assembly Highlighting Female Role Models

To celebrate International Women's Day on Saturday, 8th March, students have received an assembly created by the student leadership team on why we have this celebration and some women who inspire them. 

3/Mar/2025

Northampton Academy in Top 150 schools in England for Progress 8

Northampton Academy is celebrating as the Department for Education publishes its new, validated progress scores.

13/Feb/2025

Students Shine in Bebras 2024 Competition, Winning Best in School Certificates.

We are proud to announce that three of our students, who participated in the Bebras 2024 competition, won the prestigious Best in School certificates!