Pitsford School
School summary
With around 220 pupils on its roll, Pitsford School is a small independent school in Northampton, and its modest size shapes much of its character. A school this compact tends to know its pupils as individuals, which can suit families who prize close attention over the scale of a larger institution. Co-educational and without a religious affiliation, it admits pupils from age 11 and is led by Dr Craig Walker. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
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Teaching & academics
The curriculum runs from GCSE through to A-level, giving a clear academic pathway into the sixth form. Pitsford also offers BTEC qualifications and the Extended Project Qualification, broadening the options beyond a purely traditional route and allowing pupils to mix academic and vocational study or develop an independent piece of research.
Head · Dr Craig Walker
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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A small, mixed independent in Northampton where a low pupil count and a flexible range of qualifications point to an individual approach. Worth a look for families seeking a personal scale and a choice of academic and vocational routes.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.