Best 3 Secondary schools in Kettering – comparison

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Comparison of secondary schools: Kettering Science Academy (Secondary) in Kettering; Southfield School for Girls (Secondary) in Kettering; The Latimer Arts College (Secondary) in Kettering — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Kettering Science Academy, Southfield School for Girls and The Latimer Arts College. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led, academy converter and foundation school type located around Kettering, Northamptonshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Kettering Science Academy), published Sep 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Kettering Science Academy (Sep 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,300, combined total ≈ 3,850, typical FSM 20–25%, range 15–20%–25–30%; spread across trusts such as The Brooke Weston Trust and ORBIS EDUCATION TRUST.

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Attribute	Kettering Science Academy NN15 7AA	Southfield School for Girls NN15 6HE	The Latimer Arts College NN15 6SW
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Foundation school
Location	Kettering Northamptonshire NN15 7AA	Kettering Northamptonshire NN15 6HE	Kettering Northamptonshire NN15 6SW
Latest Ofsted	2 18 Sep 2023	2 14 Jun 2023	2 5 Feb 2014
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	—	1123	1277
Capacity utilisation	—	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Girls	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	The Brooke Weston Trust	ORBIS EDUCATION TRUST	North Northamptonshire (940)
Website	www.ketteringscienceacademy.org	www.southfieldsch.co.uk	www.latimer.org.uk
Telephone	01536532700	01536513063	01536720300
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Kettering Science Academy

NN15 7AA

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Kettering
Northamptonshire
NN15 7AA
Ofsted: 2 18 Sep 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Brooke Weston Trust
Website: www.ketteringscienceacademy.org
Telephone: 01536532700

Southfield School for Girls

NN15 6HE

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Kettering
Northamptonshire
NN15 6HE
Ofsted: 2 14 Jun 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ORBIS EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.southfieldsch.co.uk
Telephone: 01536513063

The Latimer Arts College

NN15 6SW

Phase / Type: Secondary • Foundation school
Location: Kettering
Northamptonshire
NN15 6SW
Ofsted: 2 5 Feb 2014
Pupils: ≈ 1,200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: North Northamptonshire (940)
Website: www.latimer.org.uk
Telephone: 01536720300

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.