Most sought-after schools in West Northamptonshire

Ordered by how many families put the school first, for each place it gave out.

This list is sorted by one number: first preferences per place. For each school it is the number of families who named it first, divided by the number of offers it made, in the newest year we hold. A higher number means more families wanted a place than there were places.

This is not a list of the best schools. It does not measure how good a school is, how happy the children are, or how well they do. It also does not tell you whether a child would get a place: that depends on where you live, the year, and the council's rules. It only shows how many people applied.

#	School	First preferences per place	Newest intake	Latest Ofsted
1	Wootton Park School Northampton, all through	2.69	2026	Standards maintained (Ofsted ungraded inspection)
2	Northampton School for Boys Northampton, secondary	2.62	2026	Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
3	Northampton Academy Northampton, secondary	1.62	2026	Outstanding (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
4	Northampton School Northampton, secondary	1.48	2026	none held
5	Bracken Leas Primary School Brackley, primary	1.39	2026	Standards maintained (Ofsted ungraded inspection)
6	Chenderit School Banbury, secondary	1.38	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
7	John Hellins Primary School Towcester, primary	1.34	2026	Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
8	East Haddon Church of England Primary School Northampton, primary	1.25	2026	Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
9	Silverstone Church of England Primary School Towcester, primary	1.23	2026	School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection)
10	Monksmoor Park Church of England Primary School Daventry, primary	1.21	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
11	Clipston Endowed Voluntary Controlled Primary School Market Harborough, primary	1.20	2026	School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection)
12	Culworth Church of England Primary Academy Banbury, primary	1.20	2026	Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
13	The Duston School Northampton, all through	1.19	2026	Strong standard (Ofsted report card (current framework))
14	Buckton Fields Primary School Northampton, primary	1.17	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
15	Pineham Barns Primary School	1.17	2026	Strong standard (Ofsted report card (current framework))
16	Pattishall Church of England Primary School Towcester, primary	1.14	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
17	Queen Eleanor Primary Academy Northampton, primary	1.14	2026	School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection)
18	Chipping Warden Primary Academy Banbury, primary	1.13	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
19	Staverton Church of England Voluntary Primary School Daventry, primary	1.13	2026	School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection)
20	Hartwell Primary School Northampton, primary	1.10	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
21	Preston Hedges Primary School Northampton, primary	1.10	2026	Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
22	Duston Eldean Primary School Northampton, primary	1.08	2026	Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
23	Braunston Church of England Primary School Daventry, primary	1.07	2026	School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection)
24	The Radstone Primary School Brackley, primary	1.07	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
25	Helmdon Primary School Brackley, primary	1.06	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
26	Simon de Senlis Primary School Northampton, primary	1.05	2026	Outstanding (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
27	The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Northampton, primary	1.03	2026	Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
28	St James Church of England Primary School Northampton, primary	1.02	2026	Expected standard (Ofsted report card (current framework))
29	Badby School Badby, primary	1.00	2026	School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection)
30	Barby Church of England Primary School Rugby, primary	1.00	2026	School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection)
31	Blackthorn Primary School Northampton, primary	1.00	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
32	Blakesley Church of England Primary School Towcester, primary	1.00	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
33	Brixworth CofE VC Primary School Northampton, primary	1.00	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
34	Bugbrooke Community Primary School Northampton, primary	1.00	2026	Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
35	Byfield School Daventry, primary	1.00	2026	Standards maintained (Ofsted ungraded inspection)
36	Cedar Road Primary School Northampton, primary	1.00	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
37	Deanshanger Primary School Milton Keynes, primary	1.00	2026	Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
38	E-ACT The Grange School Daventry, primary	1.00	2026	Requires improvement (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
39	Eastfield Academy Northampton, primary	1.00	2026	School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection)
40	Green Oaks Primary Academy Northampton, primary	1.00	2026	Standards maintained (Ofsted ungraded inspection)
41	Greens Norton Church of England Primary School Towcester, primary	1.00	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
42	Hackleton CofE Primary School Northampton, primary	1.00	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
43	Harpole Primary School Northampton, primary	1.00	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
44	Kings Sutton Primary Academy Banbury, primary	1.00	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
45	Kingsley Primary School Northampton, primary	1.00	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
46	Kislingbury Primary School Northampton, primary	1.00	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
47	Lings Primary School Northampton, primary	1.00	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
48	Long Buckby Infant School Northampton, primary	1.00	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
49	Lumbertubs Primary School Northampton, primary	1.00	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
50	Lyncrest Primary School Northampton, primary	1.00	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
51	Middleton Cheney Primary Academy Banbury, primary	1.00	2026	Expected standard (Ofsted report card (current framework))
52	Newnham Primary School Daventry, primary	1.00	2026	School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection)
53	Northampton School for Girls Northampton, secondary	1.00	2026	Strong standard (Ofsted report card (current framework))
54	Old Stratford Primary School Milton Keynes, primary	1.00	2026	School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection)
55	Pitsford Primary School Northampton, primary	1.00	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
56	Rectory Farm Primary School Northampton, primary	1.00	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
57	St Andrew's Ceva Primary School Northampton, primary	1.00	2026	Standards maintained (Ofsted ungraded inspection)
58	St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Northampton, primary	1.00	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
59	St James Infant School Daventry, primary	1.00	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
60	St Mary's Catholic Primary School Northampton, primary	1.00	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
61	Standens Barn Primary School Northampton, primary	1.00	2026	School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection)
62	Sunnyside Primary Academy Northampton, primary	1.00	2026	Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
63	Weedon Bec Primary School Northampton, primary	1.00	2026	Requires improvement (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
64	West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School Northampton, primary	1.00	2026	Standards maintained (Ofsted ungraded inspection)
65	Weston Favell CofE Primary School Northampton, primary	1.00	2026	Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
66	Whittlebury Church of England Primary School Towcester, primary	1.00	2026	School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection)
67	Yardley Hastings Primary School Northampton, primary	1.00	2026	Outstanding (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
68	Yelvertoft Primary School Northampton, primary	1.00	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
69	All Saints CofE VA Primary School Northampton, primary	0.98	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
70	Castle Academy Northampton, primary	0.98	2026	Expected standard (Ofsted report card (current framework))
71	Earl Spencer Primary School Northampton, primary	0.98	2026	Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
72	Ecton Brook Primary School Northampton, primary	0.98	2026	Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
73	Headlands Primary School Northampton, primary	0.98	2026	School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection)
74	Hopping Hill Primary School Northampton, primary	0.98	2026	Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
75	Kingsthorpe Grove Primary School Northampton, primary	0.98	2026	School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection)
76	Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School Northampton, primary	0.98	2026	School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection)
77	Roade Primary School Northampton, primary	0.98	2026	School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection)
78	Spring Lane Primary School Northampton, primary	0.98	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
79	Boothville Primary School Northampton, primary	0.97	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
80	Delapre Primary School Northampton, primary	0.97	2026	School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection)
81	Kings Heath Primary Academy Northampton, primary	0.97	2026	Outstanding (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
82	Kingsthorpe Village Primary School Northampton, primary	0.97	2026	Expected standard (Ofsted report card (current framework))
83	Overstone Primary School Northampton, primary	0.97	2026	School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection)
84	Sponne School Towcester, secondary	0.97	2026	Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
85	The Arbours Primary Academy Northampton, primary	0.97	2026	Outstanding (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
86	Vernon Terrace Primary School Northampton, primary	0.97	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
87	Cogenhoe Primary School Northampton, primary	0.96	2026	Standards maintained (Ofsted ungraded inspection)
88	Falconer's Hill Infant School Daventry, primary	0.96	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
89	Marie Weller Primary School Towcester, primary	0.96	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
90	Millway Primary School Northampton, primary	0.96	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
91	Parklands Primary School Northampton, primary	0.96	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
92	Stimpson Avenue Academy Northampton, primary	0.96	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
93	Thorplands Primary School Northampton, primary	0.96	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
94	Abington Vale Primary School Northampton, primary	0.95	2026	School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next (Ofsted ungraded inspection)
95	Blisworth Community Primary School Northampton, primary	0.95	2026	School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection)
96	Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery Northampton, primary	0.95	2026	Outstanding (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
97	Crick Primary School Northampton, primary	0.95	2026	Expected standard (Ofsted report card (current framework))
98	Elizabeth Woodville School Roade, secondary	0.95	2026	Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
99	Bridgewater Primary School Northampton, primary	0.94	2026	Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
100	The Bliss Charity School Northampton, primary	0.94	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
101	Towcester Church of England Primary School Towcester, primary	0.94	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
102	Walgrave Primary School Northampton, primary	0.94	2026	Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
103	Woodvale Primary Academy Northampton, primary	0.94	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
104	Barry Primary School Northampton, primary	0.93	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
105	Boughton Primary School Northampton, primary	0.93	2026	School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection)
106	Greatworth Primary School Banbury, primary	0.93	2026	Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
107	Collingtree Church of England Primary School Northampton, primary	0.92	2026	Standards maintained (Ofsted ungraded inspection)
108	Hunsbury Park Primary School Northampton, primary	0.92	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
109	Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School Towcester, primary	0.92	2026	Strong standard (Ofsted report card (current framework))
110	St Luke's Church of England Primary School Northampton, primary	0.92	2026	Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
111	The Abbey Primary School Northampton, primary	0.92	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
112	The Parker E-ACT Academy Daventry, secondary	0.92	2026	Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
113	Woodland View Primary School Northampton, primary	0.92	2026	Outstanding (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
114	Guilsborough Church of England Primary School Northampton, primary	0.91	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
115	Whitehills Primary School Northampton, primary	0.91	2026	Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
116	Gayton Church of England Primary School Northampton, primary	0.90	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
117	Syresham St James CofE Primary School and Nursery Brackley, primary	0.90	2026	School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection)
118	Ashby Fields Primary School Daventry, primary	0.89	2026	Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
119	Woodford Halse Church of England Primary Academy Daventry, primary	0.89	2026	Standards maintained (Ofsted ungraded inspection)
120	Welton Church of England Academy Daventry, primary	0.87	2026	Outstanding (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
121	East Hunsbury Primary School Northampton, primary	0.86	2026	School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection)
122	Wootton Primary School Northampton, primary	0.86	2026	Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
123	DSLV E-ACT Academy Daventry, all through	0.84	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
124	Upton Meadows Primary School Northampton, primary	0.84	2026	School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection)
125	Magdalen College School Brackley, secondary	0.82	2026	Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
126	Moulton Primary School Northampton, primary	0.82	2026	School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection)
127	Newbottle and Charlton Church of England Primary School Banbury, primary	0.82	2026	Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
128	The Bramptons Primary School Northampton, primary	0.77	2026	School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection)
129	Hardingstone Academy Northampton, primary	0.76	2026	School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection)
130	Guilsborough Academy Northampton, secondary	0.75	2026	Requires improvement (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
131	Kilsby Church of England Primary School Rugby, primary	0.75	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
132	Caroline Chisholm School Northampton, all through	0.74	2026	Standards maintained (Ofsted ungraded inspection)
133	Kingsthorpe College Northampton, secondary	0.74	2026	Standards maintained (Ofsted ungraded inspection)
134	Malcolm Arnold Academy Northampton, secondary	0.71	2026	School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection)
135	Waynflete Infants' School Brackley, primary	0.69	2026	Requires improvement (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
136	Moulton School and Science College Northampton, secondary	0.65	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
137	Campion School Northampton, secondary	0.64	2026	Expected standard (Ofsted report card (current framework))
138	Weston Favell Academy Northampton, secondary	0.58	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
139	Croughton All Saints CofE Primary School Brackley, primary	0.55	2026	School remains Good (Ofsted ungraded inspection)
140	Abbeyfield School Northampton, secondary	0.50	2026	Expected standard (Ofsted report card (current framework))
141	Northampton International Academy Northampton, all through	0.49	2026	Not judged (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))
142	St Thomas Becket Catholic School Northampton, secondary	0.43	2026	Good (Ofsted graded inspection (previous framework))

Figures from the Department for Education, applications and offers. 142 schools in West Northamptonshire have a published per-place figure. Schools with too few places for the figure to mean anything are left off. All schools in West Northamptonshire · How we compare schools.