Bishop Stopford School

A requires improvement academy converter school in North Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bishop Stopford School.

Kettering, NN156BJ Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
76.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 1.02
English & Maths grade 4+ %
71.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 91.7%
Continue in education or training
67.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 73.0%
Sustained employment
30.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 12.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
28 June 2022
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Headlands
Kettering, NN156BJ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137086
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Headlands, Kettering, NN15 6BJ
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BISHOP STOPFORD SCHOOL
Capacity
1383 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Peterborough
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,453
Free School Meals
6.6% (96 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.8% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.5%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
8.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
64.1
Ebacc Attainment 8:
19.3
English Attainment 8:
13.8
Maths Attainment 8:
11.5
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
19.4
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
19.3
Ebacc English:
100.0%
Ebacc Entry:
67.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
100.0%
Ebacc Languages:
89.9%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
100.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
1.02
Progress 8 Range:
0.83 to 1.21
University Progression:
72.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
73.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
12.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
72%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
203 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
67.3 (+47.9 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
91.7 (+39.7 vs average)
Attainment 8:
64.1 (+24.6 vs average)
Education Continuation:
73.0 (+16.9 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
8.5 (9.0 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
91 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
182
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,453 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Physical Education/Sports Studies (GCE A level)
(16 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
(27 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
(7 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
(30 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
(18 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"To provide high quality education with a strong Christian ethos"

Faith Justice Responsibility Truth Compassion

Bishop Stopford School is a Church of England Academy in the Diocese of Peterborough; Christian ethos is central to all that the school does; active chaplaincy; close links with local church communities; worship is a priority with daily acts of worship and a Chapel (The Chapel of St Matthew) at the heart of the school; the Chaplaincy supports all members of the community.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Jill Silverthorne welcomes visitors, emphasising Bishop Stopford as a Church of England school with a strong Christian ethos, active chaplaincy and RE provision, and closer links with local church communities. The school aims to provide high-quality education for every student, supporting them to flourish and grow, with progress historically among the top performers. The message highlights the school's values, community partnership with families, and a focus on safety and well-being.

Facilities

classrooms specialist labs art and drama studios generous playing fields an all-weather pitch sports hall a number of larger halls The Olive Grove dining area

SEND Provision

The school is committed to an inclusive approach and to providing the highest quality education for students with SEND; provisions are tailored to meet individual needs, with decisions centered on the student and with involvement from parents and relevant professionals; the School's Equality Plan is updated annually to ensure provision is appropriate for all students.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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