SchoolScoresThe Latimer Arts College
Foundation school · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Castle Way, Barton Seagrave, Kettering, NN15 6SW
01536 720300 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 15 January 2014.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 20 April 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
200 pupils in this year group.
40% — 2 points above the North Northamptonshire average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 40% | 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. | 44.8 | 42.9 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.0 | 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.
93% — 2 points above the North Northamptonshire average, and about the same as 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. | 93% | 91% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 41% | 40% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 1% | – | 13% |
| Further education college | 47% | 44% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 96% | 93% |
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
62 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 | 19% | 20% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 38% | 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. | 30.4 | 32.7 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
16 subjects, 145 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 21 | 10% | 29% | 40% |
| Sociology | 15 | 7% | 13% | 20% |
| Biology | 14 | 0% | 21% | 27% |
| English Literature | 14 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Psychology | 14 | 0% | 14% | 19% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 12 | 0% | 0% | 17% |
| Physics | 10 | 0% | 20% | 31% |
| Chemistry | 8 | 0% | 25% | 30% |
| Geography | 8 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: French, History, Mathematics (Further), Music, Religious Studies, Art and Design, Government and Politics.
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.
47 students in this year group.
87% — 3 points below the North Northamptonshire average, and 8 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. | 87% | 90% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 11% | 5% | 7% |
| Work | 30% | 26% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 88% | 87% |
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.
67 students in this year group.
72% — 2 points above the North Northamptonshire average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 72% | 70% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 25% | 21% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 69% | 72% |
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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 238 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 261 |
| Of those, offered a place | 226 (87%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 567 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.1
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
| Pupils | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Kettering. Higher than 30% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 19.8% | 23.3%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Kettering. Higher than 10% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.2% | 2.9%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools in Kettering. Higher than 90% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 21.0% | 12.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Kettering. Higher than 36% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 7.7% | 16.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Kettering. Lower than 43% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.8% | 8.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Kettering. Lower than 43% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 24.9% | 23.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Kettering. Lower than 45% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 16.6 | 30.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Kettering. Lower than 44% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.5% | 9.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.09% | 0.37% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Kettering. Higher than 73% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.9 | 17.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Kettering. Higher than 72% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.8 | 12.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 6th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Kettering. Higher than 3% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 4.1% | 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.
Nearby secondary schools
- Southfield School for Girls 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- Kettering Science Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 28% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bishop Stopford School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 66% grade 5+ English and maths
- Youth Works Community College 2.2 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Kettering Buccleuch Academy 2.2 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 The Latimer Arts College's Ofsted rating?
The Latimer Arts College was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 15 January 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 20 April 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did The Latimer Arts College do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 40% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 5 points below the England average of 45%.
Is The Latimer Arts College oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 261 families put The Latimer Arts College as their first choice for 238 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 226 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 122066.
- 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.