Bishop Stopford School vs Southfield School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 665 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Stopford School
Kettering · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,454 students
Southfield School for Girls
Kettering · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,111 students
| Measure | Bishop Stopford School Kettering, East Midlands | Southfield School for Girls Kettering, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #23 of 329 | #122 of 329 |
| National rank | #314 of 4,090 | #1542 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,454 | 1,111 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,454 | 1,111 |
| Free school meals | 7.6% | 18.6% |
| Capacity filled | 105.1% | 98.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 58.7 | 46.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 66% | 46.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 84.2% | 69.8% |
| EBacc average points | 5.54 | 4.34 |
| A level points per entry | 37.4 | 31.5 |
| town | Kettering | Kettering |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bishopstopford.com | www.southfieldsch.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bishop Stopford School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.3 vs 59.0).
- •Bishop Stopford School is the larger school with 1,454 students compared with 1,111.
- •Bishop Stopford School is co-educational and Southfield School for Girls is girls.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bishop Stopford School better than Southfield School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Bishop Stopford School ranks higher (88.3 vs 59.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bishop Stopford School and Southfield School for Girls?
About 665 m in a straight line, between Kettering and Kettering in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Stopford School: 1,454. Southfield School for Girls: 1,111. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Stopford School and Southfield School for Girls rank in East Midlands?
Bishop Stopford School is 23rd of 329 and Southfield School for Girls is 122nd of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).