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Southfield School for Girls
Lewis Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6HE, North Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.0 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,197
Capacity
1,123
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 44% nationally. Approximately 70% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, while 46% secure a grade 5 or above, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. However, parents may note that the EBacc entry rate stands at 51%, suggesting room for improvement in this area.
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Last inspected: 18 April 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 46.8 | Top 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%. | 46% | Top 43% 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%. | 51% | Top 23% 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%. | 38% | Top 23% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.1%
Black African11.1%
White Other6.5%
Asian Indian3.5%
Black Other2.3%
Mixed Other2.3%
Other2.3%
Asian Other1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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52.38644, -0.71767 · NN15 6HE
School details
Local authorityNorth Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN136976
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.southfieldsch.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Southfield School for Girls rated by Ofsted?
Southfield School for Girls was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 April 2023.
Is Southfield School for Girls a good school?
Southfield School for Girls scores 65.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% 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 Southfield School for Girls in GCSEs?
Southfield School for Girls achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.8. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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