The Latimer Arts College

A good foundation school school in North Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Latimer Arts College.

Kettering, NN156SW Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
59.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.23
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 65.2%
Continue in education or training
52.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 58.0%
Sustained employment
52.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 25.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
15 January 2014
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Castle Way
Barton Seagrave
Kettering, NN156SW
Phone
1536720300
Website
latimer.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
122066
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Castle Way, Barton Seagrave, Kettering, NN15 6SW
Website
http://www.latimer.org.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Capacity
1277 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,145
Free School Meals
18.5% (212 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.0% (11 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
45.2
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.3
English Attainment 8:
10.0
Maths Attainment 8:
8.8
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.3
Ebacc English:
98.0%
Ebacc Entry:
13.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
96.1%
Ebacc Languages:
20.6%
Ebacc Maths:
98.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.23
Progress 8 Range:
0.03 to 0.43
University Progression:
57.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
58.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
25.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
9.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
57%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
67 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
65.2 (+13.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
45.2 (+5.7 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.23 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
72 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
143
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,145 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Religious Studies (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Unlocking Potential – Inspiring Excellence"

Honesty Excellence Ambition Respect Teamwork

94% of our student population is Christian or no religion

Head Teacher's Message

Principal's Welcome: Unlocking Potential – Inspiring Excellence. The Latimer Arts College aims to unlock students' potential and inspire ambitious futures, offering a stimulating learning experience with wide opportunities, guided by values of honesty, excellence, ambition, respect and teamwork. The school seeks to ensure students leave Latimer as honest, respectful, confident young people who will have a positive impact on their community and wider society.

Facilities

The Masque Theatre Sixth Form Study Centre (opened December 2024) Sixth Form Café Community Sports Facilities

Curriculum Highlights

Broad curriculum from Years 7–13 with progression to KS4 and KS5 qualifications EBacc pathway actively encouraged (English language and literature, mathematics, science, a modern foreign language, and history or geography) Performing Arts taught across Key Stages (Dance, Drama, Music) with KS4 and KS5 options Further Maths available for exceptional ability in Maths Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) offered in Sixth Form ACE Level 3 resources and independent careers guidance Duke of Edinburgh Award available to Year 12 students since September 2023 and ongoing Massive enrichment opportunities through Wider Curriculum and enrichment afternoons

SEND Provision

The Latimer Arts College offers a ‘Future Me’ Careers and Raising Aspirations programme which includes: UCAS Personal Statement Workshops and 1:1 advice; Apprenticeship Workshops; university visits; a Careers Fair; 1:1 sessions with an Independent Careers Advisor; CV Writing Workshops; mock interviews; and a Study Skills programme, with engagement opportunities with external business partners.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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