The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.8
1.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
1.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
25%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.35
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 195 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 90 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,175
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 19.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- Head
- Mrs Kathryn Murphy (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
January 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Castle Way, Barton Seagrave, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6SW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBarton Seagrave Primary School
Primary · Very close
Hayfield Cross CofE School
Primary · 943m away
Isebrook School
Academy · 1.2km away
Millbrook Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Millbrook Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Kingsley Special Academy
Academy · 1.4km away
Southfield School for Girls
Secondary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Latimer Arts College a selective school?
No. The Latimer Arts College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Latimer Arts College's Ofsted rating?
The Latimer Arts College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Latimer Arts College?
The Latimer Arts College currently has 1,175 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Latimer Arts College take?
The Latimer Arts College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Latimer Arts College?
The Latimer Arts College is in Kettering, NN15 6SW, in the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Latimer Arts College have a sixth form?
Yes, The Latimer Arts College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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