Progress Schools - Thrapston
School summary
With just 46 pupils on roll, Progress Schools - Thrapston is a notably small independent school in North Northamptonshire, where the intimate scale allows pupils to be known as individuals. Mixed and non-denominational, it admits children from age 11 and works towards GCSE qualifications. The school is led by Head Miss Rachel Parmanum and is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. Families drawn to a close-knit setting rather than a large institution may find its size particularly appealing.
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Teaching & academics
Teaching is geared towards GCSE qualifications, giving pupils a recognised route through their secondary years. The small roll means classes are likely to be modest in number, which can support more individual attention than larger schools typically offer.
Head · Miss Rachel Parmanum
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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A small independent school for those who value being part of a tight community over the buzz of a big institution.
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Progress Schools - Thrapston 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.