The Latimer Arts College

  • Secondary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Castle Way, Barton Seagrave, Kettering, NN15 6SWOpen in maps

The Latimer Arts College is a secondary school in Kettering for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 153 schools in North Northamptonshire. It ranks 4th of 5 secondary schools in Kettering. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 15 January 2014, report published 5 February 2014

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

200 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score44.8

44.8, 1.3 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths40%

40%, 5.4 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths69.5%

69.5%, 4.7 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc25%

25%, 15.5 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.97

3.97, 0.12 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

62 students

Average point score per A level entry30.45

30.45, 4.55 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,219 pupils on roll, with places for 1,277

Eligible for free school meals19.8%

19.8%, 6.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language8.9%

8.9%, 12.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.8%

15.8%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.7%

1.7%, 4.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Latimer Arts College

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Southfield School for Girls1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 46.8
Kettering Science Academy1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 37.3
Bishop Stopford School1 mileOfsted judgements: Good to outstandingAttainment 8: 58.7
Youth Works Community College2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Kettering Buccleuch Academy2 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standardAttainment 8: 48.3

School details

School type
Foundation school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Kathryn Murphy
Phone
01536720300
Website
latimer.org.uk
Address
Castle Way, Barton Seagrave, Kettering, NN15 6SW
Local authority
North Northamptonshire
URN
122066

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.