In the Senior School, our educational philosophy of learning without limits encourages continual improvement and self-discovery while avoiding a narrow focus on artificial barriers. At the heart of everything we do is enjoyment.

There are many defining features and attributes to a Northampton High education and our cornerstones are academic excellence, outstanding individualised pastoral care, and unparalleled personal development opportunities through our programmes of Learn, Reach and Coach.

The breadth of opportunity available to our girls, coupled with the special atmosphere of support and encouragement provided by a highly qualified and dedicated body of staff in all departments, creates an inclusive and vibrant community where our pupils are proud of who they are and they are valued for their achievements and efforts, whatever they may be.

Our teachers are experts in girls’ education and challenge our pupils to find their own paths. This is achieved in many different ways such as our Reach Lecture and scholarship programme, cross-curricular weeks and Open Prep projects. We are technologically relevant and our whole school focus on digacy enables our pupils to think and learn for themselves. The popularity of STEM subjects shows how we are breaking the mould. 

Northampton High is a school where girls thrive in an energising environment because learning is rigorous yet fun, hard work is valued and innovation is constant.

Dr May Lee
Head