Progress Schools - Thrapston
Progress Schools - Thrapston is an independent school in Northampton for pupils aged 11 to 16. It has 38 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Progress Schools - Thrapston is Inadequate, from an inspection in May 2026. In 2025 its average Attainment 8 score was 5.6, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: May 2026. GCSE results: 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Cedar Drive Thrapston Northampton NN14 4LZ |
| Phone | 01832777089 |
| Reference Number | 147697 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 38 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.89%
Girls: 42.11% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Progress Schools – Thrapston has shown significant improvement since its last inspection and now meets all independent school standards. The proprietor has effectively addressed previous shortcomings in leadership, behaviour management, and curriculum provision. Staff have received training to better support pupil behaviour and teaching, resulting in improved classroom environments and more engaged students. Pupils feel safe and valued, benefiting from increased opportunities for personal development and responsibilities within the school.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Inadequate |
| Last Report Date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2026 | Additional inspection |
| 15 Jul 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 28 Nov 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 20 Apr 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 12 Oct 2022 | Additional inspection |
| 15 Mar 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 05 Aug 2020 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Leadership has effectively raised expectations regarding pupil behaviour.
- Staff training has improved the management of pupil behaviour.
- A culture of vigilance for safeguarding has been established.
- Pupils benefit from a broader curriculum that includes personal, social and health education.
- Regular support and updates for staff enhance teaching quality.
- Pupils have opportunities to take on leadership roles and responsibilities.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 5.6 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 76.3% of pupils at Progress Schools - Thrapston were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 5.3% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
| Name | Distance |
|
Thrapston Primary School
Market Road, Thrapston, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 4JU |
0.17 miles |
|
Titchmarsh Church of England Primary School
School Lane, Titchmarsh, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 3DR |
1.88 miles |
|
Woodford Church of England Primary School
High Street, Woodford, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 4HF |
1.98 miles |
|
Ringstead Church of England Primary School
Church Street, Ringstead, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 4DH |
2 miles |
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Trinity Church of England Primary School
Main Street, Aldwincle, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 3EL |
2.35 miles |
|
Great Addington CofE Primary School
Woodford Road, Great Addington, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 4BS |
2.96 miles |
|
Windmill Primary School
Windmill Lane, Raunds, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 6LA |
3.2 miles |
|
Raunds Park Infant School
Park Street, Raunds, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 6NB |
3.44 miles |
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St Peter's Church of England Academy
Mountbatten Way, Raunds, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 6PA |
3.45 miles |
|
Stanwick Primary School
Church Street, Stanwick, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 6PS |
4.31 miles |
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Cranford CofE Primary School
Church Lane, Cranford, Kettering, NN14 4AE |
4.44 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Manor School
Mountbatten Way, Raunds, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 6PA |
3.44 miles |
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What is Progress Schools - Thrapston's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Progress Schools - Thrapston is Inadequate, from an inspection in May 2026.
When was Progress Schools - Thrapston last inspected by Ofsted?
Progress Schools - Thrapston was last inspected in May 2026.
How many pupils does Progress Schools - Thrapston have?
Progress Schools - Thrapston has 38 pupils on roll.
What age range does Progress Schools - Thrapston cover?
Progress Schools - Thrapston for pupils aged 11 to 16.
What are Progress Schools - Thrapston's GCSE results?
In 2025 its average Attainment 8 score was 5.6, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Progress Schools - Thrapston?
Progress Schools - Thrapston is at Cedar Drive, Thrapston, Northampton, NN14 4LZ.