Southfield School for Girls vs St Peter's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 873 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southfield School for Girls
Kettering · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,111 students
St Peter's School
Kettering · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
104 students
| Measure | Southfield School for Girls Kettering, East Midlands | St Peter's School Kettering, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #122 of 329 | – |
| National rank | #1542 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,111 | 104 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,111 | 104 |
| Free school meals | 18.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 62.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.34 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.5 | – |
| town | Kettering | Kettering |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.southfieldsch.co.uk/ | www.st-peters.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Southfield School for Girls is the larger school with 1,111 students compared with 104.
- •Southfield School for Girls is a academy school while St Peter's School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Southfield School for Girls is girls and St Peter's School is co-educational.
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 Southfield School for Girls better than St Peter's School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Southfield School for Girls and St Peter's School?
About 873 m in a straight line, between Kettering and Kettering in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Southfield School for Girls: 1,111. St Peter's School: 104. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Southfield School for Girls and St Peter's School rank in East Midlands?
Southfield School for Girls is 122nd of 329 and St Peter's School is unranked among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).