Best secondary schools in Kettering (2026)
Kettering has 5 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Bishop Stopford School, in the top 8% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 47.2, against 46.1 for England. 1 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Kettering has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 8% in England |
Bishop Stopford School Kettering · Church of England |
61.2 | 58.7 | 66% | Not judged | |
2 Top 30% in England |
Kettering Buccleuch Academy Kettering · Christian |
50.7 | 48.3 | 45% | Report card | |
3 Top 43% in England |
Southfield School for Girls Kettering · Girls |
47.2 | 46.8 | 46% | Good | |
4 Bottom 49% in England |
The Latimer Arts College Kettering |
46.2 | 44.8 | 40% | No rating | |
5 Bottom 16% in England |
Kettering Science Academy Kettering |
38.9 | 37.3 | 28% | Good |
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What is the best secondary school in Kettering?
On exam results over the last three years, Bishop Stopford School is the top-ranked secondary school in Kettering, in the top 8% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.