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North Walkden Primary School

Manchester, Salford - M28 3QD

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Our curriculum is broad, balanced and exciting; it is filled with practical experiences to engage and motivate the children to always want to learn more. We aim to foster a ‘thirst for learning’ culture.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted report cardExpected ×3Needs attention ×4Expected in 3 areas, Needs attention in 4 areas

North Walsall Primary Academy

Walsall, Walsall - WS2 7BH

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

Primary

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Ofsted: Good

North Walsham High School

North Walsham, Norfolk - NR28 9HZ

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“By consistently applying these values, we create a safe and welcoming school environment where all students belong, all students can thrive and all students are empowered to positively contribute to the community beyond our school gates.”

SecondaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

North Walsham Infant School

North Walsham, Norfolk - NR28 9HG

Reception - Year 2 (ages 4-7)

“Our mission is for the children of North Walsham to grow into confident adults who lead fulfilling lives. We want them to possess the knowledge and skills to make choices that ensure they are healthy, happy, and safe.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

North Walsham Junior School

North Walsham, Norfolk - NR28 9HG

Year 3 - Year 6 (ages 7-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

North Waltham Primary School

Basingstoke, Hampshire - RG25 2BL

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“We endeavour to provide a learning environment that meets the needs of all our learners, both those who achieve high academic standards and those who need more support to learn and achieve well.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

North West London Jewish Day School

London, Brent - NW6 7PP

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“North West combines a strong Jewish education with the National Curriculum. We aim to give children the knowledge, understanding and life skills to help them flourish in the outside world.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good

North West Surrey Short Stay School

Woking, Surrey - GU21 6NT

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“At North West Surrey Short Stay School we want our students to be able to live our 3 key values. We believe that by recognising and acknowledging these values they can thrive in British society beyond education and throughout their lives. Our school values are:”

Not applicableEstablishedOfsted report cardStrong ×1Expected ×3Needs attention ×2Strong in 1 area, Expected in 3 areas, Needs attention in 2 areas

North Wheatley Church of England Primary School

Retford, Nottinghamshire - DN22 9DH

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“At North Wheatley C of E Primary, every pupil is encouraged to “shine as lights in the world” (Philippians 2:15). Our Church school provides a nurturing, inspirational, and fun learning environment where all children can Believe, Achieve, and Thrive.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Good

North Wingfield Primary and Nursery Academy

Derbyshire - S42 5LE

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

North Wootton Academy

King's Lynn, Norfolk - PE30 3PT

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“North Wootton Academy is situated towards the very north of King's Lynn in the picturesque parish of North Wootton. However, being a large primary school of over three hundred pupils, we educate children from all over King's Lynn and beyond.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

North Worcester Primary School

Worcester, Worcestershire - WR3 7NS

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Creating a culture for our vision to succeed, our STARS values are the characteristics and behaviours we all share, helping to create a strong culture across the Trust.”

PrimarySince 2019Ofsted: GoodQuality of education: Good

Northallerton School & Sixth Form College

Northallerton, North Yorkshire - DL6 1ED

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Northallerton School serves a wide area, with students travelling from neighbouring villages and communities across North Yorkshire. That makes our mission even more significant: to be the very best school possible for our community.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted report cardExpected ×6Needs attention ×1Expected in 6 areas, Needs attention in 1 area

Northampton Academy

Northampton, West Northamptonshire - NN3 8NH

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Our vision, our mission, and our values have been arrived at after consultation with staff and students at Northampton Academy. Every decision we take, from appointing staff, to creating policies and deciding student pathways, is made using these values.”

SecondarySixth formEstablishedOfsted: OutstandingQuality of education: Outstanding

Northampton International Academy

Northampton, West Northamptonshire - NN1 1AA

Reception - Year 13 (ages 4-18)

“We strive to be the school of choice in Northampton, a school that provides a world class education for pupils, a place where children and adults thrive and actively take part in building a community based on high aspirations.”

All-throughSixth formSince 2016Ofsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Requires improvement

Northampton School

Northampton, West Northamptonshire - NN3 7TR

Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)

“Northampton School is a co-educational, 11-16, state-funded secondary Free School which is located to the north-east of Northampton town. It is part of The NSB Trust and opened in September 2023.”

SecondaryNew schoolOfsted report cardStrong ×6Strong in 6 areas

Northampton School for Boys

Northampton, West Northamptonshire - NN1 5RT

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“Northampton School for Boys is an independent academy, a training provider for future teachers and a leading member of a Teaching School Hub. Founded in 1541, it has a proud ‘Tradition of Excellence’, and has always been at the forefront of education in the town and county.”

SecondarySixth formBoysEstablishedOfsted: Not judgedQuality of education: Outstanding

Northampton School for Girls

Northampton, West Northamptonshire - NN3 6DG

Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)

“I would like to warmly welcome you to Northampton School for Girls.”

SecondarySixth formGirlsEstablishedOfsted report cardStrong ×6Expected ×1Strong in 6 areas, Expected in 1 area

Northaw Church of England Primary School

Hertfordshire - EN6 4PB

Nursery - Year 6 (ages 3-11)

“Our vision is to nurture a loving, faith-based learning environment where mighty oaks from little acorns grow – everyone is welcome here.”

PrimaryEstablishedNo rating on record

Northborough Primary School

Peterborough, Peterborough - PE6 9BN

Reception - Year 6 (ages 4-11)

“Northborough Primary School aims to create a positive school community by fostering strong relationships and promoting clear values of respect and support.”

PrimaryEstablishedOfsted: Good