Progress Schools - Northamptonshire
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 13-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 8 Notre Dame Mew Northampton NN1 2BG |
| Phone | 01604970320 |
| Reference Number | 135754 |
Progress Schools in Northamptonshire is currently under scrutiny due to failure to meet several independent school standards. This inspection follows a previous evaluation indicating significant shortcomings in leadership, curriculum quality, and teaching effectiveness. Although the school has initiated some actions to improve its educational offerings, the impact has yet to be seen, leaving many standards unmet, particularly in areas such as attendance and curriculum adaptation to individual pupil needs. The ongoing presence of supply staff has further hindered consistency in teaching quality, contributing to the overall lack of progress.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 28 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 67.86%
Girls: 32.14% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2026 | Additional inspection |
| 06 Nov 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 12 Mar 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 18 Oct 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 14 Mar 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 12 Jul 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 23 May 2017 | Standard inspection: |
| 13 Oct 2015 | Additional inspection |
| 10 Dec 2014 | Monitoring inspection |
| 29 Apr 2013 | Standard inspection: |
| 22 Oct 2009 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Clear, open and transparent culture of safeguarding
- Thorough safeguarding training for staff
- Regular safeguarding updates provided to staff
- Maintains compliance with staff recruitment checks
Areas for Improvement
- Leaders have not taken effective action to address unmet standards
- Quality of teaching does not help pupils acquire new knowledge consistently
- Attendance issues hinder learning opportunities
- Curriculum is not well adapted to meet individual pupil needs
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