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Southfield School for Girls

Lewis Road, Kettering, NN15 6HE

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Girls

Ofsted
Good
Apr 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

46.7school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
20.8%
Basics 9-5
46.4%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

46.7

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2348.646.4
2023/2446.246.4
2024/2546.746.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.040.00
2023/24-0.230.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
51.0%
EBacc APS
4.33
EBacc 9-5
25.5%
EBacc 9-4
38.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.48
A*-A Grades
15.7%
A*-B Grades
40.2%
AAB+ %
9.3%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 116 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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Bishop Stopford School
0.66 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Isebrook School
0.71 km away · Academy special converter
Good
Kettering Science Academy
1.31 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
The Latimer Arts College
1.77 km away · Foundation school
Good
Wren Spinney School
2.23 km away · Academy special converter
Outstanding

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About Southfield School for Girls

Southfield School for Girls is a secondary school in Kettering, North Northamptonshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.7. The school has around 1,197 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Lewis Road, Kettering, NN15 6HE | More schools in North Northamptonshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Southfield School for Girls, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2023 — Good
  2. Feb 2020 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
  3. Feb 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Southfield School for Girls

What is Southfield School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Southfield School for Girls received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Southfield School for Girls's latest exam results?
Southfield School for Girls: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.7. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Southfield School for Girls located?
Southfield School for Girls is a secondary school in Kettering, North Northamptonshire (NN15 6HE).
How many pupils attend Southfield School for Girls?
Southfield School for Girls has around 1,197 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Southfield School for Girls with other schools?
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