Bishop Stopford School

URN: 137086 • Kettering NN15 6BJ

Overview

Name
Bishop Stopford School
URN
137086
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
BISHOP STOPFORD SCHOOL
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
62.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jill Silverthorne (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01536503503
Website
Visit
Address
Headlands, Kettering NN15 6BJ

Summary

Bishop Stopford School is a mixed secondary academy located in Kettering, North Northamptonshire, with a current enrolment of 1,459 students and a capacity of 1,383. As the only Church of England secondary school in the area, it emphasizes a Christian ethos that fosters a supportive and inclusive environment. The school aims to provide a high-quality education, encouraging students to flourish academically and personally while upholding core values of faith, justice, responsibility, truth, and compassion.

The school is known for its strong pastoral care and commitment to individual student needs, avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach. It has a reputation for excellent teaching and consistently achieves high progress rates, placing it among the top 2% of schools nationally for student progress. Attendance rates are also commendable, consistently ranking in the top 10%.

Bishop Stopford School values the partnership with families, recognizing parents' insights into their children's needs. The school encourages open communication and actively involves parents in the educational journey, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all students.

Key details

LA
North Northamptonshire
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
BISHOP STOPFORD SCHOOL
Capacity
1383
Pupils
1459
Boys
737
Girls
722
FSM %
6.90
Open date
2011-08-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-06-29
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Northamptonshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1459 737 722 1383 6.90
2024-09-11 1453 721 732 1383 6.30
2023-09-11 1493 733 760 1383 4.00
2022-09-11 1493 733 760 1383 4.00
2021-09-11 1478 710 768 1383 3.80
2020-09-11 1493 738 755 1383 3.70

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