Southfield School for Girls vs The Latimer Arts College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.8 km 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
The Latimer Arts College
Kettering · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,219 students
| Measure | Southfield School for Girls Kettering, East Midlands | The Latimer Arts College Kettering, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #122 of 329 | #163 of 329 |
| National rank | #1542 of 4,090 | #2014 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,111 | 1,219 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,111 | 1,219 |
| Free school meals | 18.6% | 21.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 95.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.8 | 44.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.4% | 40% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.8% | 69.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.34 | 3.97 |
| A level points per entry | 31.5 | 30.5 |
| town | Kettering | Kettering |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.southfieldsch.co.uk/ | www.latimer.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Southfield School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.0 vs 49.1).
- •The Latimer Arts College is the larger school with 1,219 students compared with 1,111.
- •Southfield School for Girls is a academy school while The Latimer Arts College is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Southfield School for Girls is girls and The Latimer Arts College 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 The Latimer Arts College?
On the Success Index (England), Southfield School for Girls ranks higher (59.0 vs 49.1 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 Southfield School for Girls and The Latimer Arts College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Kettering and Kettering in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Southfield School for Girls: 1,111. The Latimer Arts College: 1,219. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Southfield School for Girls and The Latimer Arts College rank in East Midlands?
Southfield School for Girls is 122nd of 329 and The Latimer Arts College is 163rd of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).