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  • Kettering Buccleuch Academy
  • Bishop Stopford School
  • The Latimer Arts College
  • Kettering Science Academy
  • Southfield School for Girls
  • Montsaye Academy
  • Progress Schools - Thrapston
  • Youth Works Community College
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Kettering Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Kettering. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Kettering

Map
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
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 · 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
#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
#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
#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
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

Barton Seagrave is a popular residential pocket within the Kettering area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Kettering and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4The Latimer Arts CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
The Latimer Arts College#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Headlands is a popular residential pocket within the Kettering area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Kettering and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Bishop Stopford SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandRequires Improvement
Bishop Stopford School#1
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Kettering is a popular residential pocket within the Kettering area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Kettering and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Kettering Science AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Kettering Science Academy#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Rockingham is a popular residential pocket within the Kettering area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Kettering and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AYouth Works Community CollegeIndependentSecondary13-16 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Youth Works Community CollegeN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 13-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Rothwell is a popular residential pocket within the Kettering area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Kettering and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Montsaye AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneInadequate
Montsaye Academy#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Inadequate

Southfield is a popular residential pocket within the Kettering area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Kettering and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Southfield School for GirlsStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneGood
Southfield School for Girls#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Thrapston is a popular residential pocket within the Kettering area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Kettering and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Progress Schools - ThrapstonIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Progress Schools - Thrapston#7
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Weekley is a popular residential pocket within the Kettering area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Kettering and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Kettering Buccleuch AcademyStateAll-through4-18 yearsMixedChristianGood
Kettering Buccleuch Academy#2
School Type: State
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Christian
Ofsted: Good

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