School profile Verified 18 August 2026

West Northamptonshire Private schools

Quinton House School

Upton Hall, Upton, NN5 4UX

Quinton House School is a private secondary-stage school in West Northamptonshire, West Northamptonshire, with a published age range of 2-19.

Private school Co-ed Ages 2-19 Sixth form No boarders
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
2-19
ISI ?
Standards met
Boarding ?
No boarders
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Mixed
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
2-19
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

Quinton House runs from early years to Sixth Form, with an 18-subject A-level menu giving its oldest pupils unusual room to combine sciences, humanities, languages and creative study. The day-school structure keeps pastoral care and character education close to academic work, while class sizes and teacher support help pupils build a programme around their own interests.

Senior choices include computer science, psychology and photography alongside English, mathematics, PE, sciences, languages and humanities. Study guidance and extension work accompany A levels, while scholarships, ambassador roles and co-curricular activities create opportunities for responsibility beyond the timetable. The appeal is a long all-through journey that becomes increasingly self-directed in the senior years.

Entry begins with a conversation and visit, then registration, a taster day, references and an offer where a place is available. In-year starters can join at different points in the calendar and receive buddy support, but flexible timing does not guarantee a vacancy. The precise transition arrangements depend on the year group and place available.

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
88% grade 5+ in English and maths and 56.6 Attainment 8
Sixth form
Sixth form available with 15.8% AAB or better.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with West Northamptonshire and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for Quinton House School, West Northamptonshire, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
56.6
Grade 5+ English and maths
88%
EBacc APS
5.05
EBacc entry
34%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with West Northamptonshire and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for Quinton House School, West Northamptonshire, and England. 70 60 50 40 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25

School details

Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Mixed
Age range
2-19
Headmaster
Mr Thomas Muskin
Pupil roll
392 pupils
Sixth form
Yes

Location and contact

Address

Address
Upton Hall, Upton, Northampton, West Northamptonshire
Postcode
NN5 4UX

School leadership

Headmaster
Mr Thomas Muskin

School contact

School phone
01604752050

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions phone
01604752050

Admissions

Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
2-19
Gender
Mixed
Boarding
No boarders
Day fees
£6,380-£7,087 per term for Senior School tuition in 2026/27, including VAT
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

Entrance route and assessment

Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.

Assessment route
Apply direct to school

Application

  1. Applications open for September 2027 entry

    Applications are now open for September 2027

    Route: secondary-stage entry; entry: September 2027.

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply direct to the school

    Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

    Check school admissions

Results

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?
56.6 Attainment 8
GCSE results
90% grade 4+ in English and maths
Grade 5+ English and maths ?
88% grade 5+ in English and maths
EBacc average point score ?
5.05 EBacc APS
A-level results
15.8% AAB or better
A-level average points
27.93 A-level points per entry

Inspection

Standards met

Latest inspection: 10 March 2026

Leadership, management and governance
Standards met
Quality of education, training and recreation
Standards met
Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
Standards met
Social and economic education and contribution to society
Standards met
Safeguarding
Standards met

Quick summary

  • Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2026 records an inspection beginning 10 March 2026. The report says the relevant standards were met.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Quinton House School handle admissions?

Quinton House School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to Quinton House 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 Quinton House School?

Applications open for September 2027 entry: Applications are now open for September 2027

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Quinton House School?

Quinton House School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 10 March 2026.