Isebrook School
Eastleigh Road, Kettering, NN15 6PTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Isebrook School is a special school in Kettering for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 153 schools in North Northamptonshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 January 2014, report published 6 February 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 February 2023
Pupils enjoy attending Isebrook School. They feel safe and happy in the caring school community. Pupils speak positively about their school. Leaders have high expectations about what pupils can achieve. They prepare pupils for life and work after school. Pupils behave well. Staff have created a nurturing environment which helps pupils to succeed. They model what acceptable behaviour looks like. Pupils are quick to respond to staff's instructions. They show respect towards staff and to each other. Pupils trust staff. They know whom they can talk to if they have a concern. Staff do not tolerate any type of bullying. Pupils enjoy taking part in an engaging and diverse curriculum. They enjoy running their own market stall and community library. Pupils also enjoy animal care and land-based studies at a local park. Pupils have the chance to practise their skills for the workplace. They take part in horticultural activities and benefit from a range of work experience opportunities, including assisting in the school's reception area. Pupils are proud to take up leadership opportunities. They act as house captains and vice-captains. Parents hold positive views of the school. One parent, typical of many, said: 'The school has a really inclusive approach. My son is very happy there and his confidence has hugely improved.'
What the school should improve
- Leaders have designed a new curriculum for some subjects which were previously less effectively sequenced. They have not yet been able to assess the impact of this curriculum in every subject. As a result, leaders do not know precisely where pupils' knowledge and understanding are less secure. Leaders should ensure that they implement their plans to check pupils' understanding and the impact of the new curriculums.
- Some teachers do not have the knowledge and expertise to deliver the intended curriculum. This means that, in some lessons, activities are not as well matched to pupils' existing knowledge and understanding. Lessons are not always as closely linked to previous learning as they could be. Leaders should ensure that all staff have the knowledge and expertise they need to deliver the intended curriculum.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
37 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
238 pupils on roll, with places for 252
Schools near Isebrook School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsley Special Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 0% met the expected standard |
| Wren Spinney School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Stone Lodge Therapeutic School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 10.6 |
| Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites | 6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 0% met the expected standard |
| Friars Academy | 6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy special converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CREATING TOMORROW MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mrs Tracy Latham
- Phone
- 01536500030
- Address
- Eastleigh Road, Kettering, NN15 6PT
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- URN
- 141791
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.