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Kettering Science Academy
Goodgraded 11/07/2023Ages 11–191,454 pupilsDoes not apply
Kettering Science Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Kettering, within the North Northamptonshire local authority. The school has around 1,454 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 11/07/2023, Kettering Science Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 39.8 and 32% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Kettering can view Kettering Science Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 11/07/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance88.8%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence31.9%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher18.1England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS94%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals27.0%England avg 28.6%
English not first language27.2%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 837.3
Progress 8-0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths28%
Grade 4+ English & maths47%
EBacc entry51%
EBacc average point score3.39
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)28.4
Value added-0.42Below average · 95% CI -0.6 to -0.3
Retention97%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Kettering
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