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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
Pitsford School is a private secondary-stage school in Northampton, Northamptonshire, with a published age range of 3-18.
Private school Co-ed Ages 3-18 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-18
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Pitsford School
On this page
At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-18
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
Small classes are central to the character of Pitsford School, where grammar-school traditions meet a personal and ambitious approach to contemporary study. Junior and senior pupils share 30 acres beside Pitsford Reservoir, and the co-educational day provision runs from the early years through Sixth Form. The grounds are part of the academic experience rather than a backdrop: biology includes habitat studies and the wider setting gives the school a clear local identity.
The senior curriculum starts with English, mathematics, science, languages, humanities, music, computing, art and physical education before pupils shape a GCSE programme around a core of English, mathematics and science plus further options. Computing includes algorithms and programming. Music reaches from keyboard and songwriting to film and musical theatre, giving the timetable both technical and creative routes.
Sixth Form study combines A levels, BTECs and the Extended Project Qualification in bespoke timetables, with a Sixth Form Centre and independent-study space. Leadership is built into the final years: every Sixth Former takes on prefect responsibilities, while senior prefects and house captains help organise assemblies, duties and peer leadership. A taster day and a conversation with the Registrar are part of the route for prospective students.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 35.1 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 21.4% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with West Northamptonshire and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 35.1
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 2.75
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with West Northamptonshire and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 3-18
- Headmaster
- Dr Craig Walker
- Pupil roll
- 201 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Moulton Road, Pitsford, Northampton, Northamptonshire
- Postcode
- NN6 9AX
School leadership
- Headmaster
- Dr Craig Walker
School contact
- School phone
- 01604880306
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01604880306
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
- Papers and stages
- 2 papers
- Format
- Mixed format
Papers and rounds
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Paper 1
Other
Senior computer-based CAT assessment and report review
Senior applicants take the school’s computer-based CAT assessment and provide a current-school report.
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Paper 2
Other
Sixth Form predicted-grade review
Sixth Form entry considers predicted GCSE results and the school’s published entry requirements.
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 35.1 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 2.75 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 21.4% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 30.95 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 8 May 2026
Use the latest ISI report for inspection detail.
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Non-Routine Inspections 2026 records an inspection beginning 8 May 2026. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Pitsford School handle admissions?
Pitsford School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Pitsford School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Pitsford School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Pitsford School?
Pitsford School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 8 May 2026.