Bishop Stopford School
Kettering, North Northamptonshire · NN15 6BJ
A Church of England school in Kettering, Bishop Stopford holds an Outstanding rating from Ofsted across quality of education, behaviour, personal development and leadership. With 1,462 pupils, including a sixth form of 381, it is a large school that nonetheless maintains a clear ethos around conduct and character. A strict gate-to-gate mobile phone policy keeps phones in bags throughout the school day. Entry at 11 is via examination, and the school is led by headteacher Jill Silverthorne.
1,462
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- state school
- Pupils
- 1,462
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 19
- Location
- Kettering, North Northamptonshire
Headteacher
Head Jill Silverthorne MA
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
36%
A-level A*-A
32%
A-level A*-B
61%
Teaching & academics
Just over a third of GCSE grades reach the top 9-7 band, and the breadth of subjects taken, from sciences and humanities to French and Religious Studies, reflects a traditional academic core. The sixth form, rated Good, sees 61% of A-level entries graded A*-B and around a third reaching A*-A, with popular choices spanning Mathematics, the sciences, Psychology, Economics and Business Studies. Alongside A-levels, pupils can pursue BTEC qualifications and the Extended Project Qualification, giving some flexibility in post-16 routes.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 381
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 6.58%
- EHC plans
- 0.96%
Arts & extracurricular
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
We run a gate to gate mobile phone policy. Students must leave phones in their bags for the whole time they are at school.
Inspection reports
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 1 April 2025
The last word
An Outstanding-rated comprehensive with a firm line on phones and behaviour, suited to families who value structure alongside academic ambition.
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Bishop Stopford School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Bishop Stopford School located?
Bishop Stopford School is located at Kettering, NN15 6BJ.
What type of school is Bishop Stopford School?
Bishop Stopford School is a state-funded school.
How many pupils attend Bishop Stopford School?
Bishop Stopford School has approximately 1,462 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.