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The Latimer Arts College

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Kathryn Murphy

location_onKettering, NN15 6SW

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

1,097

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Attainment 8

44.8

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GCSE Rank

#9 in North Northamptonshire

#1,771 of 3,216 nationally

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The Latimer Arts College is a Foundation school secondary school in Kettering, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

The Latimer Arts College is a foundation school in Kettering, North Northamptonshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 1,175 pupils on roll, of whom 20% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.8, placing the school #9 in North Northamptonshire and #1,771 of 3,216 nationally. 40.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 13.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 16 A-level subjects. 37.9% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 18.6% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.35 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 5.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

44.8

Grade 5+ E&M

40.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)13.3%

Entering EBacc25.00%

EBacc APS3.97

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc20.10%

EBacc APS3.93

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.36

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS4.10

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc39%

EBacc APS4.31

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS4.22

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25%

EBacc APS3.98

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.35

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*4.8%

Achieving A*–A18.6%

Achieving A*–B37.9%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered16

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.1

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate90.90%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate97.40%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate93.5%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

19 April 2023

Inspection Report

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28 February 2018

Inspection Report

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08 March 2016

Inspection Report

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15 January 2014

Inspection Report

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18 January 2012

Inspection Report

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23 June 2011

Inspection Report

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24 November 2010

Inspection Report

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01 June 2009

Inspection Report

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18 June 2008

Inspection Report

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04 December 2006

Inspection Report

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19 January 2004

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2018-02-28

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-03-08

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-01-15

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2012-01-18

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

5.8%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.1%(48 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,175 pupils. During this period, there were 68 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 5.8%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,175	68	5.8%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,178	71	6.0%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,144	64	5.6%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,145	69	6.0%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,144	58	5.1%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,108	36	3.2%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,097	28	2.6%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,100	30	2.7%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,118	45	4.0%	4.7%	3
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,121	49	4.4%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,123	37	3.3%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,134	13	1.1%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,134	4	0.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,138	18	1.6%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,099	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,099	14	1.3%	3.2%	2
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,101	36	3.3%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,077	17	1.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,080	33	3.1%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,088	20	1.8%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,076	30	2.8%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,077	26	2.4%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,075	20	1.9%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,047	15	1.4%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,059	27	2.5%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,071	23	2.1%	3.1%	2

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 81 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 73 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 31 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 28 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 26 pupils

Physical Disability 10 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 5 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

91.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

92.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

24.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree33%

agree50%

disagree10%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree35%

agree43%

disagree14%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree39%

agree27%

disagree8%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

not applicable19%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes17%

no83%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree37%

agree30%

disagree7%

strongly disagree22%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree48%

agree38%

disagree7%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree48%

agree40%

disagree7%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree53%

agree38%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree44%

agree52%

disagree2%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree59%

agree40%

disagree1%

strongly disagree1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree43%

agree35%

disagree10%

strongly disagree4%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes88%

no12%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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Bishop Stopford School

Brooke Weston Academy

Sir Christopher Hatton Academy

Kettering Buccleuch Academy

Prince William School

Southfield School for Girls