The Latimer Arts College
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Foundation school |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Address | Castle Way, NN15 6SW |
| School Website | www.latimer.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1536720300 |
| URN | 122066 |
School Census
| Total | 1097 |
| Girls/Boys | 491/606 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 44.8%/55.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 172 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 4.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 15/01/2014 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 15/01/2014 | Good |
| 18/01/2012 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 15/01/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 18/01/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 19 April 2023 | School inspection | View |
| 28 February 2018 | Short inspection | View |
| 08 March 2016 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 15 January 2014 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 18 January 2012 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 23 June 2011 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 24 November 2010 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 01 June 2009 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 18 June 2008 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 04 December 2006 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 19 January 2004 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36.30% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 56.90% |
| Entering EBacc | 20.10% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.93 |
| Progress 8 | 0.23 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 49% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 66% |
| Entering EBacc | 22% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.1 |
| Progress 8 | 0.37 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 70% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.31 |
| Progress 8 | 0.23 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.26% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 550 |
| As first preference | 229 |
| As second preference | 157 |
| As third preference | 164 |
| Total Offers Made | 202 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 182 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 542 |
| As first preference | 246 |
| As second preference | 147 |
| As third preference | 149 |
| Total Offers Made | 202 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 189 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 510 |
| As first preference | 244 |
| As second preference | 135 |
| As third preference | 131 |
| Total Offers Made | 196 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 192 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.32% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 492 |
| As first preference | 245 |
| As second preference | 141 |
| As third preference | 105 |
| Total Offers Made | 193 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 186 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 508 |
| As first preference | 219 |
| As second preference | 129 |
| As third preference | 160 |
| Total Offers Made | 198 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 181 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 530 |
| As first preference | 229 |
| As second preference | 152 |
| As third preference | 149 |
| Total Offers Made | 198 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 186 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.28% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 537 |
| As first preference | 227 |
| As second preference | 173 |
| As third preference | 137 |
| Total Offers Made | 199 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 178 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 447 |
| As first preference | 171 |
| As second preference | 134 |
| As third preference | 142 |
| Total Offers Made | 193 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 171 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 475 |
| As first preference | 187 |
| As second preference | 158 |
| As third preference | 130 |
| Total Offers Made | 199 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 183 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 515 |
| As first preference | 185 |
| As second preference | 183 |
| As third preference | 147 |
| Total Offers Made | 192 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 168 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 418 |
| As first preference | 164 |
| As second preference | 134 |
| As third preference | 120 |
| Total Offers Made | 191 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 164 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 59% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 19% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 17% |
| no | 83% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| dont know | 4% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 88% |
| no | 12% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 84.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 84.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Barton Seagrave Primary School
(0.04 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Belvoir Drive, , NN15 6QY
Hayfield Cross CofE School
(0.59 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hayfield Crescent, , NN15 5FJ