Bishop Stopford School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Kettering, NN15 6BJ
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Top 8% in England
1 of 19 in North Northamptonshire
Pupils
1,454
First preferences per place
1.43
2026/27
Absence
4.7%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 60.7 | 64.1 | 58.7 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 71% | 75% | 66% | |
| Average English grade | 6.5 | 6.9 | 6.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.6 | 5.8 | 5.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 75% | 79% | 70% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.88 | 1.02 | — |
84% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Southfield School for Girls · 0.5 mi · Good · Top 43% in England
- Kettering Science Academy · 1.1 mi · Good · Bottom 16% in England
- The Latimer Arts College · 1.5 mi · No rating · Bottom 49% in England
- Kettering Buccleuch Academy · 1.9 mi · Report card · Top 30% in England
- Montsaye Academy · 4.4 mi · Inadequate
- Sir Christopher Hatton Academy · 5.5 mi · Good · Top 26% in England
Best secondary schools in Kettering · Best secondary schools in Northamptonshire
The neighbourhood
Bishop Stopford School is in Kettering South (typical home £224,500, crime high).
What is Bishop Stopford School's Ofsted rating?
Bishop Stopford School is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does Bishop Stopford School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Bishop Stopford School is in the top 8% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.