The Latimer Arts College
Kettering, NN15 6SW · North Northamptonshire · secondary school
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6th of 19 secondary schools in North Northamptonshire we can score, 21 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.3/10 against 916 of them, against 5.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 43.3 · 45 | 30% | 1.36 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.23 · 67 | 25% | 1.68 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.9 · 49 | 10% | 0.49 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Latimer Arts College overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected in 2023. In 2024/25, 40.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.23 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5 out of 10 among them, against 5.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Crest Award, DofE (Bronze), and Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award. Sports include the UK Sports Tour and Inter-House competitions. Arts features Music Concerts, the Latimer Dance Show, and the Move-It Dance Exhibition. Trips cover skiing, Normandy, theatre, Wimbledon, battlefields, the Black Country Museum, Sky Studios, and Cambridge. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,219 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,277. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores relative to similar-intake peers?
What Ofsted said about The Latimer Arts College
Overview
The Latimer Arts College continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy and learn in a "calm and well-ordered environment." Leaders maintain high expectations, and staff have strong subject knowledge, resulting in pupils achieving well across a challenging curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, are respectful, and feel safe, with bullying concerns reported to trusted adults who deal with them effectively.
- Lessons are "well planned and sequenced in a logical order," helping pupils build knowledge over time with teachers quickly identifying misconceptions.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported and access the same curriculum as their peers.
- There is a strong focus on personal development, including positive mental health and a careers programme that prepares pupils for future education or training.
- Staff feel well supported regarding workload and well-being, and governors ensure resources are well managed.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers use activities that help pupils revisit and embed prior learning effectively, as current strategies are sometimes not implemented well.
- Leaders should implement a planned review to ensure all pupils at key stage 3, particularly in Year 9, have a broad and balanced curriculum.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where staff receive effective training, report concerns appropriately, and make timely referrals when pupils are at risk.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.2 |
| 2024/25 | 44.8 |
| 2025/26 | 45.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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