Spotlight News

Hairspray workshop delivered to students by the Silhouette Youth Theatre

Hundreds of prospective students visit our state-of-the-art facility

Year 12 students are enjoying the opportunity to take part in the 'SLT Mixer' project, an opportunity to shadow Year 13 students in their Student Leadership roles.

Year 8 STEM students had the opportunity to visit the Silverstone Interactive Museum. 

The Elite Sports Programme continued to flourish in 2022-2023.  Commencing with our 4-week trial process in September, a record number of students attended - 228 young athletes (73 for netball and 155 for football). As a result of our assessment protocols and squad balances, across the Football teams and Netball teams respectively in Years 7-8-9-10 we selected 111, with 51 for netball and 60 for football.

As we near the end of Term 4, the Elite Sports Programme has focused on the completion of the football & netball fixtures.

During December, the Art department held a Christmas Card competition for students, and there were some fantastic creative entries.

Year 11 student Kai is a keen musician looking to develop a career in music. Hearing from young people already treading this path is a great way to develop an awareness of the industry. Kai recently met up with Luke, who is currently studying for a Music Performance degree at the Institute of Contemporary Music in London.

Huzzah!! What an amazing show!!! Northampton Academy would like to thank all the parents, carers, staff and students involved in this year's incredible Christmas Cracker show.

On Tuesday 29th June, students in 8S visited the Silverstone Interactive Museum and experience day. Upon arrival, students took a tour around one of the retired circuits watching what was racing around the track that day.

A group of girls recently took part in the Game of Our Own Leadership Programme, which Barclays supported. They have completed the football activator training and are now ready to plan and deliver extra-curricular opportunities to other girls in the school.

The PE Star of the Week Award last week was awarded to Malachi M.

The PE Star of the Week Award last week was awarded to Lyra H in Year 7.

Twenty excited students from 7A, B and C attended an after Practical Club on Thursday.

With the primary school schedule of activities beginning to kick back into gear, our Sports Leaders were invited to lead and officiate at the Year 5/6 Quadkids competition in June

The PE Star of the Week Award last week was awarded to Ellie-Mai B in Year 9.

We have all been moved by the crisis currently taking place in India due to a devastating second wave of Covid-19. We are also mindful that many in our community have friends and family directly affected by what is happening.

The PE Star of the Week Award last week was awarded to Simona G in Year 7.

We welcomed Tom Stevenson from Northampton Tennis4all to deliver some basic Tennis leaders training to Year 10 Leaders, alongside officials training for an upcoming primary competition.

Northampton Academy A Level Politics students were delighted to receive a visit from Art Conaghan, Head of Office for Andrew Lewer, MP for Northampton South.