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Meet our first #EMATter Master’s degree students!

We’re thrilled to announce that our first #EMATter staff have begin their Master’s degree studies, supported by EMAT.

#EMATter Celebration Awards 2025 open for nominations

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NIA receives LightBulb Award

Northampton International Academy has been recognised for its mental health excellence with a LightBulb Award.

Northampton pupils join forces to clean up the Racecourse

Pupils from three Northampton primary schools joined forces last week to clean up part of the Racecourse, demonstrating their commitment to taking action for their local environment.

Students invited to NIA6 open evening

Prospective students deciding on their chosen sixth form are invited to the NIA6 open evening on Thursday 6th February.

Community art project sees primary pupils transform NIA entrance

Primary pupils at Northampton International Academy and Castle Primary School have transformed a previously bare, brick wall into a vibrant, large-scale mural that aims to enhance the experience of everyone visiting the school.

NIA students to benefit from athlete mentoring opportunity

We are thrilled to be working with the Mintridge Foundation to offer a special mentoring opportunity to 10 of our students across the Trust.

Our EMAT Annual Report 2024 is out now!

East Midlands Academy Trust has published its 2024 Annual Report.

GOOD Ofsted ratings for Northampton International Academy

Northampton International Academy (NIA) has been given a Good rating in five out of six overall categories following its recent Ofsted inspection in October.

NIA received Music Mark accreditation

Northampton International Academy has been awarded the coveted Music Mark, a national recognition of excellence in music education.

Baroness Barran MBE opens NIA6

Northampton International Academy’s new sixth form campus was officially opened on Friday (20th September) by Baroness Barran MBE, former Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Education.

Open evening will give first look at new sixth form centre NIA6

Applications for NIA6 are still open and those students who enrol and attend NIA6 will receive their own free laptop and study resources to help make sure they are fully ready to start their new course and work towards achieving their aspirations.

NIA expands sixth form offer to welcome more learners

NIA6 is still open for sixth form applications and has revised its grade requirements to offer Level 3 courses to a wider range of learners.

NIA celebrates this year's GCSE results

Students and staff at Northampton International Academy (NIA) are today celebrating this year’s GCSE results.

NIA A-Level and BTEC results

This year’s A level exam results represent the hard work and dedication shown by students, alongside the invaluable support and encouragement from parents, and mean NIA sixth formers have secured places on higher education courses or vocational pathways.

NIA students achieve prestigious Leading Cadet rank

Three Year 10 students from Northampton International Academy who are part of the school’s Royal Navy Combined Cadet Force (CCF) have successfully achieved Leading Cadet rank.

#EMATters Celebration Awards 2024

Congratulations to all of the finalists and winners of this year's awards.

Pupils Go for Gold with EMAT Olympic Day Ahead of Paris 2024

More than 500 pupils came together on June 26th for a huge celebration of sport ahead of the Paris Olympics.

NN Streetballerz and NIA students transform Racecourse wall

NIA students who are also members of local basketball initiative NN Streetballerz have been working to transform a wall on Northampton’s Racecourse.

EMAT Ability Games celebrates inclusion in sport

East Midlands Academy Trust held its annual Ability Games, a day of sporting activities for children with additional needs.

Pupils’ winning designs become their schools’ Olympic flag!

As part of the EMAT torch relay this week, the winners were announced in the competition to design each school’s Olympic flag.

Olympians join pupils for the EMAT torch relay ahead of Paris 2024

Pupils across East Midlands Academy Trust schools were this week joined by Olympic athletes for the EMAT torch relay to promote sport and aiming high.

BBC news director inspires NIA students

Students at Northampton International Academy were visited by the director of some of the BBC’s most prestigious programmes today (Friday 24th May).

Olympic heroes lend their support for student training day

Students had the unique opportunity to interview four Olympic athletes as part of a media training day hosted by East Midlands Academy Trust.

New sixth form centre for NIA

A new sixth form centre for Northampton International Academy (NIA) is set to open in September.

Careers guidance at NIA recognised

Northampton International Academy has achieved all eight of the Gatsby Benchmarks for Good Career Guidance.

Cambridge University graduation event for Northampton International Academy primary pupils

Year 6 pupils from Northampton International Academy have successfully completed and passed the Brilliant Club’s Scholars Programme.

NIA signs Armed Forces Covenant

Northampton International Academy’s Royal Navy Combined Cadet Force (CCF) have been officially presented with two new ceremonial banners.

Careers in the spotlight at Northampton International Academy

Northampton International Academy is set to hold its second Careers and Futures Fair this week.

EMAT Christmas card competition winner announced!

The winner of our EMAT Christmas card competition has been announced as Marcelina Kieca in Year 6 at Northampton International Academy.

Lord Lieutenant visits NIA

NIA welcomed HM Lord-Lieutenant of Northamptonshire, James Saunders Watson on Thursday (30 November).

NIA chosen to work with Harry Kane Foundation and Bounce Forward

Northampton International Academy is set to benefit from an exciting new partnership between the Harry Kane Foundation and charity Bounce Forward.

Local author visits NIA Primary

Primary pupils from Northampton International Academy enjoyed a special workshop with children’s author and illustrator Alex Willmore on Thursday (21st September).

NIA students celebrate GCSE results

The final results show an incredible improvement in grades from the students’ mock exams, demonstrating the impact of the quality teaching delivered by the school this year.

A-Level and BTEC successes for NIA students

Students at Northampton International Academy (NIA) are celebrating this year’s post-16 results.

NIA achieves LGBTQ+ inclusion award

Northampton International Academy (NIA) has successfully achieved the Leeds Beckett University Centre for LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Education Silver Award.

Ability Games 2023 celebrates inclusion and sport

East Midlands Academy Trust held its second annual Ability Games to celebrate inclusion with a trust-wide sporting festival.

Free event for schools: Behaviour for Learning

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Pupils across EMAT celebrate World Book Day

Pupils across the East Midlands Academy Trust family of schools have been marking World Book Day today to promote a love of reading.

New headteacher appointed

Martin Serrao will join the school in January, working alongside the current interim executive headteacher Jane Hadlow until he is fully established.

Mayor opens new primary school library

The new primary school library at Northampton International Academy was officially opened by the Mayor of Northampton Councillor Dennis Meredith today (28th November).

CCF cadets lead our two-minute silence

EMAT publishes Annual Report

East Midlands Academy Trust has today published its 2022 Annual Report.

Ofsted inspection recognises 'significant positive change'

Ofsted inspectors have recognised the swift action taken by leaders, trustees and governors following their previous inspection at Northampton International Academy.

Take part in our school uniform survey

We are currently reviewing our school uniform to ensure it is appropriate and value for money.

NIA celebrates GCSE exam results

Pupils and staff at Northampton International Academy are celebrating this year’s GCSE results.

Results success for Northampton International Academy

Students at Northampton International Academy (NIA) are celebrating this year’s post-16 results.

Celebration and Recognition Awards 2022

Congratulations to all of the finalists and winners of this year's awards.

Visit from Andrew Lewer MP

Olympic Day 2022

The #EMATOlympics took place throughout June involving pupils from all seven schools that make up the East Midlands Academy Trust.

Interim headteacher appointment for NIA

An experienced education leader will be joining the team at Northampton International Academy as Interim Executive Headteacher, effective from this September.

Fun Run to Beijing

Schools across the trust took part in the Fun Run to Beijing

Parent Governor Election - Summer 2022

The election for a new parent governor has begun

First-ever EMAT poetry anthology published

The anthology brings together poems by both primary and secondary pupils from across the trust

Staff begin CCF training

The new CCF Navy Cadet programme will be a fantastic addition to Northampton International Academy.

Education expert visits NIA

Education expert Tom Bennett OBE visited Northampton International Academy today.

Improvement expert joins Northampton International Academy team

New Combined Cadet Force to open at NIA

Pupils at Northampton International Academy will soon be able to sign up to a new Royal Navy Cadet Unit based at the school.

Debating success for Northampton schools

Summer school prepares students for next steps

Shoe designing, clock making and speed cup stacking are just three of the events enjoyed by students

NIA Students show character to secure top GCSE grades

Showing responsibility, aspiration and excellence, our learners have worked incredibly hard both at home and at school.

Impressive first set of Post-16 results

Northampton International Academy celebrate impressive first set of Post-16 results

EMAT's first ever Olympic Day is a success!

East Midlands Academy Trust has hosted its first ever Olympic Day sports festival.

New chapter for pupils at NIA as work starts on primary phase library

Plans have been unveiled for a brand new school library for primary phase pupils at Northampton International Academy.

Students perfect their bedside manner at medical careers roadshow

Pupils receive Royal seal of approval for birthday portraits

NIA to take part in the UK's biggest ever school assembly

NIA's Tigui helps to open new STEM learning facility at Network Rail

Family cookery classes put healthy meals on the menu at Northampton International Academy

NIA celebrated at prestigious architecture showcase

Pupils at Northampton International Academy become FGM peer mentors

British Army put sixth formers through their paces with team building event

Northampton International Academy rated good in its first Ofsted report

Northampton International Academy Scores Silver School Games Award

We won! NIA is the Secondary School of the Year for Northamptonshire

Pupils mark school's official opening by burying time capsule

Who were the winners in our Trust Awards 2019?

We're now a designated phone-free school!

Northampton International Academy Pupils Inspired by Antarctic Explorer

Northampton International Academy To Welcome Even More Year 7 Pupils This September

New sixth formers to be offered GCSE revision sessions

Pupils at Northampton International Academy find Nemo a musical delight!

Students and school pupils buddy up for coding club initiative

Saints Wheelchair Rugby partners up with Northampton International Academy

Northampton International Academy launches recruitment drive as school continues to grow

University and Academy link up will be a force for good in Northampton

Businesses invited to Breakfast with the Professionals event

Students wear red to Show Racism The Red Card

New scholarship programme launched at Northampton International Academy

Applications are now open for Reception, Year 7 and Sixth Form places at Northampton International Academy

Students gain experience in diplomacy at mock United Nations summit

Northampton International Academy building nears completion