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Bishop Stopford School
Headlands, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6BJ, North Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
94.7 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,459
Capacity
1,383
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 9% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates a strong academic performance, particularly in English and Maths, where 84% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 92% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community environment. Additionally, 80% of students progress to university, with 41% gaining entry to top-third institutions, indicating strong pathways for further education.
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Last inspected: 1 April 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 58.7 | Top 9% 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%. | 84% | Top 11% 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%. | 66% | Top 12% 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%. | 86% | Top 6% 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%. | 61% | Top 6% 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%. | 80% | 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%. | 41% | Top 20% |
Based on 200 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (264 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
My child feels safe
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
School has high expectations
94%
School keeps me informed
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
My child is happy
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
My child makes good progress
90%
School supports development
87%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British57.3%
Asian Indian14.1%
Black African9.0%
White Other4.9%
Asian Other2.6%
Asian Pakistani2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Black Other1.3%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black Caribbean0.4%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.38564, -0.72738 · NN15 6BJ
School details
Local authorityNorth Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN137086
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bishopstopford.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Bishop Stopford School rated by Ofsted?
Bishop Stopford School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 April 2025.
Is Bishop Stopford School a good school?
Bishop Stopford School scores 94.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Bishop Stopford School?
Based on 264 Ofsted Parent View responses, Bishop Stopford School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Bishop Stopford School in GCSEs?
Bishop Stopford School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 58.7. 84% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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