Progress Schools - Thrapston
North Northamptonshire, East Midlands · NN14 4LZ
With just 46 pupils on roll, Progress Schools - Thrapston is among the smallest independent settings in North Northamptonshire, offering a notably intimate environment for mixed pupils from age 11. There is no religious character and no boarding, and the school is inspected by the ISI. Headed by Miss Rachel Parmanum, its scale suggests close staff-pupil contact and an approach likely suited to learners who benefit from individual attention rather than a large, conventional school setting.
46
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 46
- Location
- North Northamptonshire, East Midlands
- Website
- www.progress-schools.co.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Miss Rachel Parmanum
Latest results
Attainment 8
5.6
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Pupils work towards GCSE qualifications. The school's published results sit well below national benchmarks: an Attainment 8 score of 5.6 against a national average of 46.9, with 0% achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths compared with 47% nationally. Families considering the school should look closely at these figures and discuss with the school how its small, focused setting shapes individual progress.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A very small independent school for those seeking a close-knit alternative to mainstream education; prospective families will want to weigh that personal scale against attainment figures that fall short of national averages.
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Progress Schools - Thrapston 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Progress Schools - Thrapston located?
Progress Schools - Thrapston is located at Cedar Drive, Thrapston, Northampton, NN14 4LZ.
What type of school is Progress Schools - Thrapston?
Progress Schools - Thrapston is an independent (fee-paying) school in East Midlands.
How many pupils attend Progress Schools - Thrapston?
Progress Schools - Thrapston has approximately 46 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.