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The Latimer Arts College
Castle Way, Barton Seagrave, Kettering NN15 6SW
The Latimer Arts College is a non-selective secondary school maintained by the local authority (North Northamptonshire). It has about 1,100 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In April 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Environment, Progress, Attainment and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Representation, Admissions and Finances.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Southfield School for Girls | |
| 1.3 | Kettering Science Academy | |
| 1.5 | Bishop Stopford School | |
| 2.2 | Kettering Buccleuch Academy | |
| 4.8 | Huxlow Academy | |
| 5.0 | Sir Christopher Hatton Academy | |
| 5.5 | Weavers Academy | |
| 5.7 | Montsaye Academy | |
| 5.8 | Wrenn School | |
| 6.0 | Brooke Weston Academy | |
| 7.0 | Rushden Academy | |
| 7.0 | The Ferrers School |
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very low.
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is about average, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is poor.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Provision for special educational needs
| Hearing impairment |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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