SchoolScoresSouthfield School for Girls
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Girls only · Sixth form
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Lewis Road, Kettering, NN15 6HE
01536 513063 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 18 April 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
192 pupils in this year group.
46% — 8 points above the North Northamptonshire average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46% | 38% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 46.8 | 42.9 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.3 | 3.8 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
195 pupils in this year group.
96% — 5 points above the North Northamptonshire average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 96% | 91% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 57% | 40% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | – | 13% |
| Further education college | 36% | 44% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 98% | 96% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
99 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 16% | 20% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 40% | 46% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 31.5 | 32.7 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
20 subjects, 229 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 49 | 0% | 6% | 19% |
| Biology | 28 | 4% | 11% | 27% |
| Chemistry | 23 | 0% | 13% | 30% |
| Sociology | 23 | 13% | 13% | 20% |
| History | 19 | 16% | 21% | 23% |
| English Language | 15 | 7% | 20% | 13% |
| Mathematics | 13 | 8% | 38% | 40% |
| English Literature | 10 | 20% | 50% | 23% |
| Government and Politics | 8 | 13% | 25% | 26% |
| Law | 7 | 0% | 0% | 17% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 7 | 0% | 0% | 17% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Art and Design, Drama and Theatre Studies, Film Studies, French, Physics, Economics, Geography, Mathematics (Further), Russian.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
118 students in this year group.
88% — 2 points below the North Northamptonshire average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 88% | 90% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 5% | 7% |
| Work | 25% | 26% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 97% | 88% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
82 students in this year group.
63% — 7 points below the North Northamptonshire average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 63% | 70% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 11% | 21% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 74% | 63% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in North Northamptonshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 132 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 92 |
| Of those, offered a place | 92 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 268 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.6 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has a SEN unit with 16 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Kettering. Higher than 28% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 19.0% | 23.3%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Kettering. Higher than 30% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.2% | 2.9%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Kettering. Higher than 57% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.7% | 12.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 6 state secondary schools in Kettering. Higher than 56% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.5% | 16.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Kettering. Lower than 38% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.0% | 8.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Kettering. Lower than 46% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 24.2% | 23.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Kettering. Lower than 36% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 21.1 | 30.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Kettering. Lower than 65% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 5.0% | 9.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded5 pupils | 0.42% | 0.37% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Kettering. Higher than 50% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.8 | 17.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools in Kettering. Higher than 89% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 14.0 | 12.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 6 state secondary schools in Kettering. Higher than 73% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 18.0% | 16.2%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Bishop Stopford School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 66% grade 5+ English and maths
- Kettering Science Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 28% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Latimer Arts College 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
- Youth Works Community College 1.4 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Kettering Buccleuch Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 6 expected · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Southfield School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Southfield School for Girls was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 18 April 2023.
How did Southfield School for Girls do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 46% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, about the same as the England average of 45%.
Is Southfield School for Girls oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 92 families put Southfield School for Girls as their first choice for 132 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 92 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 136976.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.