How do you decide which sixth form schools are best?

We combine official A-Level performance data, Oxbridge placement statistics, and Ofsted ratings to highlight consistent academic excellence. Use filters to personalise results based on your subject interests and goals.

Are all Kettering neighbourhoods included?

Yes. We group schools by their locality field so you can quickly scan areas and their nearby sixth form options. All sections are expanded by default on this page.

What makes a good sixth form school?

Strong A-Level performance (high percentage of A*/A grades), good university placement record (including Oxbridge), excellent Ofsted rating, and a wide range of subject offerings are key indicators of quality sixth form education.

2025 Best Sixth Form Schools in Kettering Area

Barton Seagrave is a popular area within the Kettering region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Kettering and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#3	The Latimer Arts College	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Good

The Latimer Arts College#3

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 11-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Good

Brambleside is a popular area within the Kettering region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Kettering and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
N/A	Wren Spinney Community School	State	Not Applicable	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Outstanding

Wren Spinney Community SchoolN/A

School Type: State

Phase: Not Applicable

Age Range: 11-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Outstanding

Eastfield is a popular area within the Kettering region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Kettering and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
N/A	Isebrook School	State	Not Applicable	11-18+ years	Mixed	None	Good

Isebrook SchoolN/A

School Type: State

Phase: Not Applicable

Age Range: 11-18+ years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Good

Headlands is a popular area within the Kettering region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Kettering and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#2	Bishop Stopford School	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	Church of England	Requires Improvement

Bishop Stopford School#2

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 area within the Kettering region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Kettering and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#4	Kettering Science Academy	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18+ years	Mixed	None	Good

Kettering Science Academy#4

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 11-18+ years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Good

Rothwell is a popular area within the Kettering region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Kettering and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#5	Montsaye Academy	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Inadequate

Montsaye Academy#5

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 11-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Inadequate

Southfield is a popular area within the Kettering region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Kettering and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#6	Southfield School for Girls	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Girls	None	Good

Southfield School for Girls#6

School Type: State

Phase: Secondary & Post-16

Age Range: 11-18 years

Gender: Girls

Religious Character: None

Ofsted: Good

Weekley is a popular area within the Kettering region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Kettering and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local Rank	School	Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#1	Kettering Buccleuch Academy	State	All-through	4-18 years	Mixed	Christian	Good

Kettering Buccleuch Academy#1

School Type: State

Phase: All-through

Age Range: 4-18 years

Gender: Mixed

Religious Character: Christian

Ofsted: Good

2025 Best Sixth Form Schools in Kettering Area

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Top Sixth Form Schools in Kettering

Kettering Buccleuch Academy

Bishop Stopford School

The Latimer Arts College

Kettering Science Academy

Southfield School for Girls

Montsaye Academy

Isebrook School

Wren Spinney Community School

Map of Sixth Form Schools in Kettering

Neighbourhoods in Kettering

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