Kettering secondary schools league table 2025
Secondary and all-through schools teaching Key Stages 3 and 4. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 6 schools in Kettering, East Midlands. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East Midlands.
- 188Bishop Stopford SchoolKettering · Academy Secondary58.7 Attainment 8 · 1,454 students
- 259Southfield School for GirlsKettering · Academy Secondary46.8 Attainment 8 · 1,111 students
- 352Montsaye AcademyKettering · Academy Secondary26.7% Free school meals · 1,017 students
- 450Kettering Buccleuch AcademyKettering · Academy All-through48.3 Attainment 8 · 1,808 students
- 549The Latimer Arts CollegeKettering · Local authority Secondary44.8 Attainment 8 · 1,219 students
- 627Kettering Science AcademyKettering · Academy Secondary37.3 Attainment 8 · 1,477 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bishop Stopford School Kettering · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 88.3 Top 10% | 58.7 Attainment 8 | 1,454 |
| 2 | Southfield School for Girls Kettering · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 59.0 Top 50% | 46.8 Attainment 8 | 1,111 |
| 3 | Montsaye Academy Kettering · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 52.0 Top 50% | 26.7% Free school meals | 1,017 |
| 4 | Kettering Buccleuch Academy Kettering · All-through · Ages 4–18 | Academy | 49.9 Top 50% | 48.3 Attainment 8 | 1,808 |
| 5 | The Latimer Arts College Kettering · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 49.1 Top 50% | 44.8 Attainment 8 | 1,219 |
| 6 | Kettering Science Academy Kettering · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 26.9 Lower 50% | 37.3 Attainment 8 | 1,477 |
Bishop Stopford School in Kettering leads the 2025 list of secondary schools in Kettering with a Success Index (England) of 88.3. Of the 6 schools shown, 5 are academy, 1 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider East Midlands secondary schools league table, every school on the Kettering page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best secondary school in Kettering?
Bishop Stopford School in Kettering, East Midlands ranks first among secondary schools in Kettering with a Success Index (England) of 88.3 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,454).
How are secondary schools in Kettering ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.