The Latimer Arts College
Castle Way, Barton Seagrave, Kettering, NN15 6SWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
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
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 April 2023
Pupils are happy to attend this school. The school's values include honesty, excellence, ambition, respect and teamwork. The school's culture is rooted in these values. There are positive relationships between staff and pupils. Staff have high expectations, and pupils live up to these. Pupils at this school learn in a calm and well-ordered environment where they feel safe. Teachers know their pupils well. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This ambition is reflected in both the curriculum and in the extensive range of additional opportunities that the school offers. Curriculum content has been carefully considered and is taught by staff with strong subject knowledge. Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. They are respectful towards each other and to their teachers. Pupils told inspectors that if bullying occurs, they can report it to a trusted adult, who will deal with it. Pupils have been taught how to keep themselves safe, including how to stay safe when they are online. Pupils develop their talents and interests through a wide range of clubs. Those who take part in music, drama and sports clubs are particularly enthusiastic about these.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, strategies designed to revisit and embed previous learning are not implemented effectively. This means that, sometimes, pupils do not remember subject content that they have previously covered. Leaders should ensure that teachers use activities that help pupils to revisit and embed prior learning in their long-term memory effectively.
- Not all pupils have a broad and balanced curriculum at key stage 3. Some pupils in Year 9 do not study the full national curriculum. Leaders should implement the planned review of the curriculum to ensure that all pupils at key stage 3 have a broad and balanced experience for as long as possible.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
200 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
62 students
Average A level grade C, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,219 pupils on roll, with places for 1,277
Schools near The Latimer Arts College
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield School for Girls | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 46.8 |
| Kettering Science Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 37.3 |
| Bishop Stopford School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Attainment 8: 58.7 |
| Youth Works Community College | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Kettering Buccleuch Academy | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 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
- 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.