Bishop Stopford School
Headlands, Kettering, NN15 6BJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bishop Stopford School is a secondary school in Kettering for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 153 schools in North Northamptonshire. It ranks 1st of 5 secondary schools in Kettering. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 April 2025, report published 14 May 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 April 2025
The core values, 'faith, justice, responsibility, truth and compassion', are deeply embedded at Bishop Stopford School. They inspire pupils to be the best versions of themselves as they engage wholeheartedly with all aspects of school life. Pupils feel safe and are well cared for. They enjoy great relationships with caring and dedicated staff. Pupils get along well together. They celebrate their differences. Discrimination is never tolerated. The highly ambitious curriculum is designed to help all pupils 'realise their unique potential'. Pupils rise to the challenge and achieve extremely well. The school provides exceptionally well for pupils' wider personal development. There are many opportunities for pupils to develop their character by taking on leadership roles and acting as role models to their peers in their work to supporting the school and the wider community. The enrichment programme is extensive. Annual residential trips to South Wales in Year 7 and the Isles of Scilly in Year 8 provide memorable experiences and support pupils to build friendships and community spirit. Educational visits to Auschwitz and New York enhance the academic curriculum and provide reflection and inspiration to pupils. Many pupils enjoy the school's vast array of clubs to develop their talents and interests.
What the school should improve
- In the sixth form, the school's high expectations are not set out clearly enough for students. As a result, some students do not fully develop effective learning habits fully and, therefore, do not achieve as well as they might. The school should make sure that students understand the level of commitment that is required if they are to achieve their full potential.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
215 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
177 students
Average A level grade B-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,454 pupils on roll, with places for 1,383
Schools near Bishop Stopford School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield School for Girls | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 46.8 |
| Kettering Science Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 37.3 |
| Youth Works Community College | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| The Latimer Arts College | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 44.8 |
| Kettering Buccleuch Academy | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 48.3 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- BISHOP STOPFORD SCHOOL
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Jill Silverthorne
- Phone
- 01536503503
- Address
- Headlands, Kettering, NN15 6BJ
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- URN
- 137086
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.