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NIA GCSE results

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:46:42 GMT

NIA students collected their GCSE results today (Thursday 20th August).

Congratulations NIA students

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:40:46 GMT

NIA is celebrating a successful year of post-16 outcomes, with Year 13 students securing places at a wide range of further education, university, apprenticeship or employment destinations.

Olympic stars visit 10 schools as part of biggest ever EMAT Torch Relay

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:30:29 GMT

Pupils across East Midlands Academy Trust schools have been joined by a host of Olympic athletes as part of the biggest ever EMAT torch relay.

NIA pupils take a stand against bullying

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:26:30 GMT

Around 100 pupils from #EMATter schools across Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes undertook anti-bullying training.

NIA cadets recognised for emergency response

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:30:23 GMT

Three Northampton International Academy students have been recognised by the Combined Cadet Force Association’s praiseworthy action award scheme.

EMAT looks to support more young people back into education

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:31:50 GMT

East Midlands Academy Trust is set to open its second specialist provision to support children and young people with anxiety and mental health issues not in education.

Exhibition event brings intergenerational stories to life

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:33:40 GMT

On Thursday 22nd January Northampton International Academy (NIA) hosted The McCarthy-Dixon Foundation's (TMDF) Intergenerational Stories Exhibition. The event showcased written biographies created by students from Northampton International Academy and Northampton School for Boys, in collaboration with older adults supported by TMDF.

NIA librarian wins national award

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:34:32 GMT

Northampton International Academy’s librarian Julie Broadbent has been announced as Secondary School Librarian of the Year in the 2025 School Library Association Awards.

National honour for NIA cadet

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:35:18 GMT

An NIA student has been selected as a First Sea Lord Cadet, making her one of the top Royal Navy cadets in the country.

Northampton International Academy’s NIA6 celebrates first birthday

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:36:04 GMT

Following a major refurbishment project funded as part of the wider response to address RAAC affected buildings, NIA6 transformed a previously unused building elsewhere in Northampton into a dedicated, modern sixth form centre. Since welcoming the first cohort of Year 12 students, the sixth form includes a range of new facilities and initiatives to which enhance the student experience, these include access to a fully equipped gym, NUS membership, and a comprehensive enrolment package that provides every student with essential stationery, a personal laptop and a NIA6 branded backpack.

Northampton International Academy cadets triumph at national competition

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:36:52 GMT

Northampton International Academy’s Combined Cadet Force (Royal Marines section) has been named Normandy National Drill Champions at the prestigious Sir Steuart Pringle Trophy competition.

Green Flag success for NIA

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:37:38 GMT

Northampton International Academy (NIA) has achieved the prestigious Eco-Schools Green Flag award, with distinction.

NIA GCSE results day

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:38:54 GMT

Executive headteacher at #EMATter school Northampton International Academy Martin Serráo said: “Well done to all of our learners collecting their results today. These results are a stepping stone to achieving their future aspirations, and we look forward to seeing what they achieve as they move into the next stage of their education and lives.

NIA librarian shortlisted for national award

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:39:12 GMT

Northampton International Academy’s librarian Julie Broadbent has been shortlisted as Secondary School Librarian of the Year in the 2025 School Library Association Awards.

Five schools unite for #EMATters Voices

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:58:12 GMT

Children from five East Midlands Academy Trust primary schools came together for the #EMATters Voices choir performance last week (Thursday 19th June).

Pupils go for gold at fifth annual EMAT Olympic Day

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:38:48 GMT

More than 500 pupils from 11 schools took part in an unforgettable Olympic Day competition yesterday (June 26th) featuring two double Olympic athletes.

NIA recognised in national teaching awards

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:05:18 GMT

Northampton International Academy (NIA) has been highly commended in the prestigious national Pearson National Teaching Awards for Secondary School of the Year 2025.

Sixth formers support McCarthy-Dixon Foundation to deliver thousands of food parcels

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:27:16 GMT

Sixth form students from Northampton International Academy have supported a major community initiative by volunteering with The McCarthy-Dixon Foundation to help deliver vital food parcels to families across Northampton.

NIA receives LightBulb Award

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:31:29 GMT

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

Northampton pupils join forces to clean up the Racecourse

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:33:53 GMT

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

Community art project sees primary pupils transform NIA entrance

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:36:47 GMT

Primary pupils at Northampton International Academy and Castle Academy 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

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:39:06 GMT

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

GOOD Ofsted ratings for Northampton International Academy

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:43:12 GMT

Northampton International Academy 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

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:49:21 GMT

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

BBC news director inspires NIA students

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:51:41 GMT

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