Southfield School for Girls
URN: 122113 • Kettering NN15 6HE
Overview
- Name
- Southfield School for Girls
- URN
- 122113
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Susan Dunford (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Lewis Road, Kettering NN15 6HE
Summary
Southfield School for Girls, located in Kettering, Northamptonshire, is a foundation secondary school dedicated to the education of girls aged 11-16, with a mixed sixth form for students aged 16-18. The school has a capacity of 1,011 students and prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages academic achievement and personal growth.
The curriculum at Southfield School is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, with a strong emphasis on academic excellence. The school offers a variety of subjects and enrichment opportunities, including extracurricular clubs and activities, to enhance students' learning experiences. Additionally, the school is committed to supporting students with special educational needs and ensuring that all pupils have access to the resources they need to succeed.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Southfield School's ethos, with various initiatives aimed at fostering strong relationships between the school, parents, and the wider community. The school regularly communicates with parents through events such as parents' evenings and provides resources to assist with the transition from primary to secondary education. Overall, Southfield School aims to equip students with the skills and confidence needed for their future endeavours.
The curriculum at Southfield School is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, with a strong emphasis on academic excellence. The school offers a variety of subjects and enrichment opportunities, including extracurricular clubs and activities, to enhance students' learning experiences. Additionally, the school is committed to supporting students with special educational needs and ensuring that all pupils have access to the resources they need to succeed.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Southfield School's ethos, with various initiatives aimed at fostering strong relationships between the school, parents, and the wider community. The school regularly communicates with parents through events such as parents' evenings and provides resources to assist with the transition from primary to secondary education. Overall, Southfield School aims to equip students with the skills and confidence needed for their future endeavours.
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Nearby alternatives
- Bishop Stopford School (70.2)
- Bishop Stopford School (62.5)
- The Latimer Arts College (59.2)
- Southfield School for Girls (58.4)
- Kettering Science Academy (54.8)
Key details
- LA
- Pre-LGR 2021 Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1011
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2011-07-31
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northamptonshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1011 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1011 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1011 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1011 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1011 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1011 |
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