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The Latimer Arts College
Castle Way, Barton Seagrave, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6SW, North Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.4 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,175
Capacity
1,277
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.8, placing it in the top 56% nationally. Approximately 70% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 72% progress to university, with a quarter attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 25%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 15 January 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.8 | Bottom 44% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 70% | Top 40% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 40% | Bottom 40% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 25% | Bottom 34% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 15% | Bottom 34% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 72% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 25% | Above avg |
Based on 67 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.6%
White Other7.0%
Black African1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Asian Indian1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Other0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Other0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.38136, -0.69302 · NN15 6SW
School details
Local authorityNorth Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN122066
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.latimer.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Latimer Arts College rated by Ofsted?
The Latimer Arts College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 January 2014.
Is The Latimer Arts College a good school?
The Latimer Arts College scores 47.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Latimer Arts College in GCSEs?
The Latimer Arts College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.8. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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