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  • Montsaye Academy
  • Southfield School for Girls
  • Kettering Science Academy
  • The Latimer Arts College
  • Bishop Stopford School
  • Kettering Buccleuch Academy
  • Progress Schools - Thrapston
  • Youth Works Community College
Kettering schools collage

2025 Best Secondary Schools in Kettering Area

Kettering secondary schools serve a market town and surrounding communities in North Northamptonshire, with 8 schools providing diverse options for local families. [TOP_SCHOOL_1_Sc], [TOP_SCHOOL_2_Sc], and [TOP_SCHOOL_3_Sc] are among the highest-performing options. While 67%% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding compared to England's 86%, the area achieves an average Attainment 8 score of 47, above the England average of 41. Families across Kettering, Burton Latimer, Barton Seagrave, and Rothwell have access to established comprehensive schools with strong local community ties. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or Ofsted rating.

Key Performance Metrics for Kettering
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Kettering47.2
vs
England41.3
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Kettering22%
vs
England41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Kettering4.3
vs
England4.1
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Kettering67%
vs
England86%
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Kettering
47.2vsEngland
41.3
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Kettering
22%vsEngland
41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Kettering
4.3vsEngland
4.1
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Kettering
67%vsEngland
86%
Map
State · Secondary & Post-16
#6KETTERING
#3,326England

Montsaye Academy

Greening Road, Rothwell, Kettering, NN14 6BB
North Northamptonshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Inadequate
1,083 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School162 offers / 171 applications
Subscription: 1.1xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#3KETTERING
#1,658England

Southfield School for Girls

Lewis Road, Kettering, NN15 6HE
North Northamptonshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,186 pupils
Girls
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School148 offers / 287 applications
Subscription: 1.9xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#5KETTERING
#2,507England

Kettering Science Academy

Deeble Road, Kettering, NN15 7AA
North Northamptonshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,418 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Application Demand
Primary School265 offers / 435 applications
Subscription: 1.6xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#4KETTERING
#2,450England

The Latimer Arts College

Castle Way, Barton Seagrave, Kettering, NN15 6SW
North Northamptonshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,145 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School232 offers / 541 applications
Subscription: 2.3xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#1KETTERING
#423England

Bishop Stopford School

Headlands, Kettering, NN15 6BJ
North Northamptonshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
1,453 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School212 offers / 495 applications
Subscription: 2.3xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · All-through
#2KETTERING
#1,062England

Kettering Buccleuch Academy

Weekley Glebe Road, Kettering, NN16 9NS
North Northamptonshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Primary School
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,869 pupils
Mixed
4-18 years
Christian
Application Demand
Primary School58 offers / 122 applications
Subscription: 2.1xOversubscribed
Secondary School174 offers / 643 applications
Subscription: 3.7xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · Secondary
#7KETTERING
#4,316England

Progress Schools - Thrapston

Cedar Drive, Thrapston, Kettering, NN14 4LZ
North Northamptonshire council
GCSE
13 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
No special features
Details
Independent · Secondary
Unranked

Youth Works Community College

Keystone, 97 Rockingham Road, Kettering, NN16 9HX
North Northamptonshire council
No rankings available
5 pupils
Mixed
13-16 years
None
No special features
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Kettering

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Neighbourhoods in Kettering

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4The Latimer Arts CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
The Latimer Arts College

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#4
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Bishop Stopford SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandRequires Improvement
Bishop Stopford School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#1
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Church of England
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Kettering Science AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Kettering Science Academy

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years

#5
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AYouth Works Community CollegeIndependentSecondary13-16 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Youth Works Community College

Independent • Secondary • 13-16 years

N/A
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Information not available

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Montsaye AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneInadequate
Montsaye Academy

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#6
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Inadequate

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Southfield School for GirlsStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneGood
Southfield School for Girls

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#3
Gender: Girls
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Progress Schools - ThrapstonIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Progress Schools - Thrapston

Independent • Secondary • 11-16 years

#7
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Information not available

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Kettering Buccleuch AcademyStateAll-through4-18 yearsMixedChristianGood
Kettering Buccleuch Academy

State • All-through • 4-18 years

#2
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Christian
Ofsted: Good

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