Kettering Science Academy
Deeble Road, Kettering, NN15 7AAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kettering Science Academy is a secondary school in Kettering for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 153 schools in North Northamptonshire. It ranks 5th of 5 secondary schools in Kettering. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 July 2023, report published 18 September 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 July 2023
Pupils know that staff at this school have high expectations of them. Pupils describe how the school tries to develop all pupils to be the best that they can be. Older pupils describe how the school has got much better over time. All pupils now receive a much better quality of education. Students in the sixth form hold wholly positive views of the education they receive. Leaders, with the help of the trust, have transformed this school. Pupils conduct themselves well in and around school. The curriculum for behaviour, more commonly known as 'the KSA way', helps pupils to develop better behaviour, as well as their strength of character. Pupils say that there are occasional instances of poor behaviour, but these are quickly dealt with by staff. Pupils know what bullying is. Anti-bullying ambassadors and trusted staff are available for all pupils to report any concerns they might have. Most pupils say that the school does not tolerate bullying. Pupils benefit from a range of after-school extra-curricular activities in the 'co- curriculum'. More recently, pupils engaged with a range of employers during the 'world of work' days. This is another way that the school helps to build pupils' aspirations.
What the school should improve
- Teachers do not consistently use assessment purposefully enough. Sometimes, the feedback pupils receive after an assessment is not precise enough to help them improve further. Leaders should ensure that assessment and feedback help pupils to embed knowledge further.
- On occasion, teachers do not match activities closely enough to the intended learning. Pupils lose focus and become off-task. They do not learn as well as they could. Leaders should ensure that all teachers match activities closely to the intended learning.
- A minority of parents have negative views about the school. Leaders must ensure that they engage with all stakeholders and communicate more effectively about the positive work that the school is doing to support and educate its pupils.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
264 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
63 students
Average A level grade C, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,477 pupils on roll
Schools near Kettering Science Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield School for Girls | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 46.8 |
| Youth Works Community College | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Kettering Buccleuch Academy | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 48.3 |
| Bishop Stopford School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Attainment 8: 58.7 |
| The Latimer Arts College | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 44.8 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE BROOKE WESTON TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jennifer Giovanelli
- Phone
- 01536532700
- Address
- Deeble Road, Kettering, NN15 7AA
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- URN
- 135967
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.