Abbeyfield School
Academy sponsor led · sixth form · 1,296 pupils
83% stayed in education · Attainment 8 44.0
Further education
Northampton College
- Pupils on roll
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- Free school meals
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- Year 11 cohort 2025
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- Ofsted
- Not covered by Ofsted school inspections
What the data says
Northampton College is a 16–19 provider, so there is no Year 11 cohort: this page covers where its students went after 16–18 study and what they achieved.
Among the 1,716 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 18% went to university (West Northamptonshire 37%, England 37%), and 3% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally.
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in West Northamptonshire and England.
The Department for Education has not published destination figures for this school (new school, small cohort or not a state-funded school).
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | Northampton College | West Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 1,716 | 4,702 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 75% | 81% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 18% | 37% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 3% | 14% | 19% |
| Further education | 10% | 5% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 6% | 7% |
| Employment | 40% | 33% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 19% | 14% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
No published Key Stage 4 results for this school.
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | Northampton College | West Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 5,209 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 5 | 1,852 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | — | C+ | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | — | 34.15 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | — | C+ | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | — | 15% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sociology | — | — | 13% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Science | VRQ Level 3 | 127 | 100% | — |
| Psychology | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 125 | 100% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 97 | 100% | — |
| Health Studies | VRQ Level 3 | 80 | 100% | — |
| Law / Legal Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 77 | 100% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 51 | 100% | — |
| Engineering Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 46 | 100% | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma at Level 3 | 42 | 100% | — |
| Computing and IT Advanced Technician | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma at Level 3 | 38 | 100% | — |
| Tourism | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 38 | 100% | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 35 | 100% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 34 | 100% | — |
| Food Preparation (General) | VRQ Level 2 | 19 | 100% | — |
| Childcare Skills | VRQ Level 3 | 18 | 100% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 16 | 100% | — |
| Beauty Therapy | VRQ Level 3 | 14 | 100% | — |
| Building / Construction Operations (General / Combined) | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 10 | 100% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 10 | 100% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | 9 | 100% | — |
| Beauty Therapy | VRQ Level 2 | 9 | 100% | — |
| Electrical installation (Buildings / Construction) | VRQ Level 3 | 8 | 100% | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma at Level 3 | 8 | 100% | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma at Level 3 | 7 | 100% | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 7 | 100% | — |
| Hairdressing Services | VRQ Level 3 | 7 | 100% | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate at Level 3 | 6 | 100% | — |
| Theatrical Makeup | VRQ Level 2 | 6 | 100% | — |
| English Language | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Engineering Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Psychology | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | — | — | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Building / Construction Operations (General / Combined) | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Engineering Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Electronic / Electrical Engineering | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | — | — | — |
| Building / Construction Operations (General / Combined) | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Biology | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| English Language | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| History | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Law | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Biology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
| History | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Law | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Hairdressing Services | VRQ Level 2 | — | — | — |
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Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.