A community for generations to come

Northstowe is a great place for children of all ages to live and educational facilities are a priority for the town’s development. Unusually for a new development, the first building in Northstowe was The Pathfinder Church of England Primary School, which opened in 2017. You’ll find early years, primary, secondary and sixth form education in Northstowe, providing a place to learn for everybody from nine months to 18 years old.

Northstowe’s schools are located within walking distance of local homes and easily accessible via the town’s network of dedicated paths and cycle lanes.

"We really loved the idea of being somewhere where the school was a short walk away and in the heart of the town... The kids are in and out of each others' houses... It's that close community, there's a lot to be said for being somewhere where the kids are free to roam.”

Rebecca, Resident 

Schools in Northstowe

Northstowe Secondary College Northstowe Sixth Form College

Early Years education 

Northstowe Nursery has 80 places for children aged from nine months to four years old. Childcare is offered from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

For more details, visit the nursery’s website.
 

Special educational needs (SEN) 

The Martin Bacon Academy is a state-of-the-art special school catering for children and young people aged between 3 to 19, who have a range of complex and significant learning needs with other co-occurring conditions. 
 
It is part of the Northstowe Learning Community alongside Northstowe Primary School, Northstowe Secondary College and Northstowe Sixth Form College. 

Leisure facilities for children 

Youth and play provision are embedded into the design of Northstowe. Pioneer Park includes a basketball/kick-about area and outdoor gym. You’ll find other play areas threaded through the town for children to enjoy and Northstowe Town Council runs Park Play outdoor play for children.  
 
There are sports facilities, including football pitches, at Western Park Sports Pavilion and Northstowe Secondary School. Skateboarding and BMX facilities are being built.  
 
You have the countryside on your doorstep with miles of footpaths and cycleways to explore.