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Northampton International Academy (NIA) - A local school with global vision

Welcome to Northampton International Academy (NIA). We are a brand new school, based in the centre of Northampton, providing high quality educational provision for young people from across the local area.

Our School

Our School We are proud to have a real holistic sense of our pupils, with an emphasis on promoting wellbeing as well as academic excellence. EMAT’s values of inclusion, innovation, inspiration, integrity and impact are tangible with academy life.

Welcome from the Head

Northampton International Academy is a vibrant educational community where high expectations, a passion for deep knowledge and a commitment to fostering strong personal characteristics combine to set our children and young people on the pathway to long te

Governance

Become a School Governor

East Midlands Academy Trust has a number of governor vacancies within our family of schools across Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes.

Vision and Ethos

NIA, a local school with a global vision We strive to be the school of choice in Northampton, a school that provides a world class education for pupils, a place where children and adults thrive and actively take part in building a community based on high

EMAT - our community of schools

Northampton International Academy is part of the East Midlands Academy Trust, which currently has seven schools across Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes - one all-through school, one secondary school and five primary schools.

International Dimension

We are proud to have created a school community where students and staff value, respect and nurture one another.

Our Story

Read all about the story of Northampton International Academy

Key Information

Statutory Information and Policies

You can request copies of our school policies, or a paper copy of any e-document on our website.

Term Dates

Schools Term Dates

House System

DNA of NIA The intent of the House system is to embed the DNA of NIA character drivers of Collaboration, Responsibility, Respect, Care, Excellence and Aspiration.

Ruby House

House System

Sapphire House

House System

Diamond House

House System

Emerald House

House System

Amethyst House

House System

Amber House

House System

Admissions

We follow the Northamptonshire Co-ordinated in-year Admissions Scheme, so to apply for a place you need to fill in the Northamptonshire Admissions Form which is available on the West Northamptonshire Council website. You may also ask for your child’s name

Ofsted

We are delighted to be graded Good in five out of six areas.

Pupil Premium

The Pupil Premium is additional funding provided to publicly funded schools in England to raise the attainment of students classified as disadvantaged and to close the gap between them and their peers.

Sports Premium

The Government provides funding to schools on an annual basis to make additional and sustainable improvements to the quality of PE and sport they offer.

Funding

To find out more about funding for the school and our sponsor, East Midlands Academy Trust

Extra Curricular

Please see examples of our timetable of sport and PE clubs

Equality Objectives

The Equality Act 2010 was introduced to ensure protection from discrimination, harassment and victimisation on the grounds of specific characteristics (referred to as protected characteristics).

Careers

At NIA it is our aim to ensure that all children achieve their personal best. In careers education, this translates into every pupil making aspirational choices for their progression.

School Meals

Attendance

At NIA we recognise the importance of regular school attendance and believe that children can only learn effectively if they attend school every day. It is also vitally important that children arrive and leave school on time.

Curriculum

NIA is a local school with a global vision and this is the very core of our curriculum offer. We aim for a curriculum that engages learners and encourages an independent love of learning that will prepare them for the world of work.

Primary Curriculum by Subject

Please click below to find out more about our curriculum

School Week

English, maths and phonics are prioritised and taught in both key stages every morning, and foundation subjects form the afternoon sessions.

Curriculum Primary

Northampton International Academy is a local school with a global vision, and we believe that this is at the very core of our curriculum offer.

Subjects

EYFS

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum ensures that children learn and develop well and are kept healthy and safe. The curriculum promotes school readiness and gives learners a broad range of knowledge and skills that provide the right foundat

Art

At NIA we believe that Art and Design is an important part of the curriculum. It supports students’ personal development through creativity and self-expression, alongside developing resilience, confidence and critical thinking skills.

Computing

The Computing curriculum at NIA Primary will aim to give our learners the life-skills to enable them to embrace and utilise new technology in a socially responsible and safe way.

Design Technology

English

At Northampton International Academy, we understand that English has a pre-eminent place in education and in society.

Geography

At Northampton International Academy, we follow an ambitious Geography curriculum that reflects the high expectations we have for our pupils and our determination to nurture their curiosity and love of learning.

History

History allows us to understand our past, which in turn means we can begin to comprehend our present.

Maths

At NIA we aim to provide a rich, broad and balanced curriculum that promotes “understanding” over “learning rules”.

PSHE

Our pupils are at the heart of our PSHE curriculum.

Religious Education

Studying religion and belief is an indispensable part of providing pupils with a well-rounded education which has the potential to influence individuals, culture, behaviour and national life.

Science

We believe that science will allow pupils to make informed decisions and choices throughout their lives.

Spanish

At NIA, the Modern Foreign Languages department believe that access to effective language learning is essential to thriving in a growing, global world.

Physical Education

The PE curriculum is designed on the core intent that students develop lifelong healthy active lifestyles.

Prospectus

See a copy of our primary phase prospectus.

Secondary Phase

Find out more about our curriculum

Joining NIA in Year 7

For families considering of choosing NIA for their child this September, we're sorry we can't welcome you inside our school under the current circumstances.

School Day

Uniform

The basics

Curriculum Secondary Phase

Northampton International Academy is a local school with a global vision, and we believe that this is at the very core of our curriculum offer.

KS3 Curriculum Hours

Our Key Stage 3 pupils study a broad and balanced curriculum. They will expect to study the following hours per subject.

Prospectus Secondary Phase

Please download a copy of our primary phase prospectus.

Pastoral Support

A place where everyone is known and belongs… At Northampton International Academy we invest strongly in the care, welfare and happiness of our community.

Assessment

With a growing school population it has become necessary to review and evolve our practices to and align the actions for the year with the values in terms of assessment. Our values are:

Exams

Welcome to the Northampton International Academy examination information page.

GCSE Information

Please see our leaflet on information relating to your GCSEs

Year 11

Welcome year 11. This page contains lots of useful information to help you to revise and prepare for your examinations. Use this page as site to help guide your revision.

Supporting Parents with Home Study

The information and resources below are aimed at supporting your child successfully whilst studying at NIA.

Year 9 Options

We hope this page will help our Year 9 pupils to choose their options for GCSE study.

NIA6

Please click below to find out more about our Sixth Form

Sixth form application form

Prospectus Sixth Form

Please click on the link below to view our Post-16 prospectus for 2021/22.

Year 11 into Year 12 Transition Tasks

Transition tasks by subject areas, reading lists and extra resources to help you.

Sixth Form and Covid-19

Please see sub sections below

Exams and Grades

Information that we already know. Grades awarded will fairly reflect the work that students have put in.

Pastoral Support

Wellbeing and Safeguarding Even in cases where staff and/or students are working from home, the school will be able to support students with their wellbeing or if there are any safeguarding concerns.

Subject Support

What does working from home mean for Year 12?

Self Study Work

All work is set on Edulink, please use your NIA login to access the work set.

Sixth Form Attire

Dress Code

Curriculum Sixth Form

The vision for the Northampton International Sixth Form is to raise the aspirations of young adults by continuing to nurture a passion for learning, enriching the student experience and securing outcomes which exceed expectations.

Courses

We offer students a wide range of opportunities to expand their knowledge and pursue personal interests at Post-16 level.

A Level

There are two possible routes for A level study

BTEC

BTEC stands for Business and Technology Educational Council and is a vocational qualification.

Entry Requirements

A level: In order to gain entry on a programme of A level study, students will be required to achieve:

Sixth Form Exams

Safeguarding

Safeguarding at NIA

Send & Inclusion

SEND and Inclusion

What is SEND?

SEND Team Statement of Intent SEND Reports and Policies Local Authority Local Offer Joining NIA as a SEND Pupil Careers Useful SEND Links Statutory Information & Policieschevron_right Term Dates House Systemchevron_right Admissions Ofsted Pupil Premium S

SEND Team

Here are details of our SEND team staff. To contact any of our SEND staff, please email SEND@nia.emat.uk.

Statement of Intent

In line with the fundamental ethos and values of East Midlands Academy Trust and the aspirations of Northamptonshire Children's Trust, our intent for SEND provision at Northampton International Academy is:

SEND Reports and Policies

Below you can find out SEND Information Report for 2020/21.

Local Authority Local Offer

The Children and Families Act (2014) requires Local Authorities and academies to publish, and keep under review, information about services that are available for the children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEND) aged 0-25.

Joining NIA as a SEND Pupil

How will we support your child when they are joining the academy? Leaving the academy? Or moving to another class?

Careers

Every child deserves a fair start in life, with the very best opportunity to succeed.

Useful SEND Links

Recruitment

Find out more

Vacancies

All of our vacancies can be found on this page. Please scroll down to view details.

Become a School Volunteer

Do you have free time and would like to give something back to your community?

News & Events

Find out more

News

Events

Letters Home

Media enquiries

You can read all the latest news about the school in this section of the website.

School newsletters

Please click on the links below to view our student newsletters.

Contact Us

To get in touch with the school please fill in the contact form or use the contact details below.

Proposed changes to the secondary school day

We are currently consulting on some proposed changes to the structure of the school day at Northampton International Academy for the secondary phase.

Terms of use

Privacy Policy

Northampton International Academy (NIA) considers the privacy of its users to be a serious issue. Please read the following to learn more about our privacy policy. Northampton International Academy (NIA) is a school based in the United Kingdom

Cookie Usage

Our website uses Cookies to help us provide you with a useful and reliable browsing experience and to help us improve our site.

COVID Information

This page contains useful information about how we are managing the impact of Covid on our school.

Remote Learning

You can find all the information you need to access remote learning here.

Financial Information

Trust Policies

Policies

GDPR and Security

NIA Policies

Policies

Art curriculum

At NIA we believe that Art is an important part of the curriculum. It supports students’ personal development through creativity and self-expression, alongside developing resilience, confidence and critical thinking skills.

Business Studies curriculum

Students will start by learning about business concepts and issues concerning the activities of a business.

Computing Curriculum

There are 4 strands to Computer Science, which span across the key stages.

Design Technology

The department aims to create the environment and the opportunity for all students at Key Stage 3 and 4 to develop their creative and manufacturing skills in a wide range of media and materials.

English Curriculum

The English curriculum is designed around our passion for sharing great literature, encouraging students to read widely and regularly at an age-appropriate standard.

Food and Nutrition Curriculum

Food and Nutrition

Geography Curriculum

The geography curriculum at NIA aims to raise awareness of learning about human and physical topics on both a local and global scale.

German Curriculum

At NIA, the Modern Foreign Languages department believe that access to effective language learning is essential to thriving in a growing, global world.

Health and Social Care Curriculum

Our rationale is to provide a fluid and dynamic knowledge rich Key Stage 4 option curriculum, which gives learners, access and progress to KS5 and beyond.

History Curriculum

While at NIA students will learn a broad and varied curriculum, covering both key British and world history.

Maths Curriculum

At NIA, we believe that competency in Mathematics and Numeracy is at the heart of the curriculum, the gateway to problem solving, and the core of conceptual and practical learning.

Media Curriculum

Key Stage 4 and 5 only - BTEC level 2 and 3 Creative Media

Performing Arts 2

At Northampton International Academy the Performing Arts department is the heartbeat of the school. It is an inclusive environment that all our pupils can express their creativity and imagination.

Physical Education Curriculum

The PE curriculum is designed on the core intent that students develop lifelong healthy active lifestyles.

Religious Studies Curriculum

Students at NIA have a wealth of diverse experiences of religion, so it is vitally important that students gain not only a tolerance, but an active appreciation for the beliefs of others.

Science Curriculum

The study of science provides the foundation for our students to understand the world through the specific disciplines of Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Social Sciences Curriculum

By studying social sciences at NIA during KS4 and KS5 students will develop their theoretical knowledge and understanding about their lives beyond the classroom.

Spanish Curriculum

At NIA, the Modern Foreign Languages department believe that access to effective language learning is essential to thriving in a growing, global world.

School Performance Table

Please click on the link below to view our school performance table.

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Pupil Parliament

16-19 Bursary

Curriculum overview

Secondary Curriculum by Subject

Awards 2022

Latest House Update

Year 10 Careers Week Trips

School Improvement Priorities

Sixth Form Enrolment Days

Test

Sixth Form Holding Message

Previous School Newsletters

Leadership

Trust Newsletters

Awards2023

Student Loans

Translating school documents

Teaching and Support Staff Vacancies

EMAT Olympic Day 2023

Careers Newsletter

Summer information

Combined Cadet Force

Previous Minutes

Help With Options

Apprenticeships and Training

Behaviour Curriculum

DNA of NIA

Work Experience

Wraparound

Provider Access

Literacy at NIA

PSHE Primary

Music

16-19 Study Progamme

English as an Additional Language

#EMATters Celebration Awards 2024

Surveys

EMAT Olympics 2025

Sixth Form Centre

Year 7 Tours

Year 7 Subject Videos

Sixth Form tasters

Our Enterprise Advisor

NIA Sixth Form Offer

About NIA6

Starting Sixth Form

NIA6 newsletter

Primary SEMH process

Student Voice Newsletter

Mental Health Support for Secondary Pupils

Fundraising

NIA6 Wellbeing

#EMATters Celebration Awards 2025

Free School Meals

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.

Debating success for Northampton schools

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.

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.

Improvement expert joins Northampton International Academy team

Education expert visits NIA

Education expert Tom Bennett OBE visited Northampton International Academy today.

Staff begin CCF training

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

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

Students perfect their bedside manner at medical careers roadshow

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 Scores Silver School Games Award

Northampton International Academy rated good in its first Ofsted report

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

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

Northampton International Academy building nears completion

New scholarship programme launched at Northampton International Academy

Students gain experience in diplomacy at mock United Nations summit

First-ever EMAT poetry anthology published

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

Parent Governor Election - Summer 2022

The election for a new parent governor has begun

Fun Run to Beijing

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

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.

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.

Celebration and Recognition Awards 2022

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

Results success for Northampton International Academy

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

NIA celebrates GCSE exam results

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

Take part in our school uniform survey

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

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.

CCF cadets lead our two-minute silence

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).

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.

Do you know someone who deserves recognition?

Nominate someone for a Celebration & Recognition Award

NIA achieves LGBTQ+ inclusion award

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

A-Level and BTEC successes for NIA students

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

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.

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 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.

Lord Lieutenant visits NIA

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

Careers in the spotlight at Northampton International Academy

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

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.

Careers guidance at NIA recognised

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

New sixth form centre for NIA

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

NIA signs Armed Forces Covenant

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

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.