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Kettering, North Northamptonshire · ranked for your family, with the reasons

15 state primary schools within 2 miles and 8 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of NN16, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

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State primary schools near NN16

15 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of NN16, ranked by what matters to you. 1 more was left out by your filters.

  1. Kettering Park Infant Academy

    State primary · Kettering · 0.15 miles

    76of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.15 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)

    How it scored 76
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters18.5 of 20 points

      0.15 miles from the middle of NN16, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 1.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · Kettering · 0.48 miles

    76of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 20% in England · 0.48 miles

    How it scored 76
    • Resultsmatters16.2 of 20 points

      Top 20% of 14,817 state schools in England: 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, January 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters15.2 of 20 points

      0.48 miles from the middle of NN16, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 1.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · Kettering · 0.27 miles

    75of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.27 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)

    How it scored 75
    • Resultsmatters9.5 of 20 points

      Better than 47% of 14,817 state schools in England: 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.3 of 20 points

      0.27 miles from the middle of NN16, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 2.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Greenfields Primary School and Nursery

    State primary · Kettering · 1.4 miles

    71of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2020) · places reached 1.89 miles in 2026 · results: top 6% in England

    How it scored 71
    • Resultsmatters19 of 20 points

      Top 6% of 14,817 state schools in England: 85% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, January 2020: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters5.6 of 20 points

      1.4 miles from the middle of NN16, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 1.89 miles away; this school is 1.44 miles from the middle of NN16, closer than that. North Northamptonshire Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 1.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little1.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 30.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Hawthorn Community Primary School

    State primary · Kettering · 1.0 miles

    69of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: top 37% in England

    How it scored 69
    • Resultsmatters12.7 of 20 points

      Top 37% of 14,817 state schools in England: 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, September 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10 of 20 points

      1.00 miles from the middle of NN16, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Kettering Park Junior Academy

    State primary · Kettering · 0.12 miles

    65of 100

    0.12 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · results: top 39% in England

    How it scored 65
    • Resultsmatters12.3 of 20 points

      Top 39% of 14,817 state schools in England: 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, February 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters18.8 of 20 points

      0.12 miles from the middle of NN16, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters10 of 20 points

      We hold no offer figures for Year 3 at this school. It counts at the middle.

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Kettering Buccleuch Academy

    State all-through · Christian · Kettering · 0.64 miles

    63of 100

    Places reached 0.58 miles in 2026 · 0.64 miles · results: top 48% in England

    How it scored 63
    • Resultsmatters10.5 of 20 points

      Top 48% of 14,817 state schools in England: 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, February 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters13.6 of 20 points

      0.64 miles from the middle of NN16, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters17.7 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 0.58 miles away; this school is 0.64 miles from the middle of NN16, further than that. North Northamptonshire Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 16.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. St Edward's Catholic Primary School

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Kettering · 1.4 miles

    63of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 26% in England · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard

    How it scored 63
    • Resultsmatters14.9 of 20 points

      Top 26% of 14,817 state schools in England: 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, March 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters5.6 of 20 points

      1.4 miles from the middle of NN16, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Brambleside Primary School

    State primary · Kettering · 0.83 miles

    63of 100

    Places reached 0.95 miles in 2026 · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area strong standard · results: top 42% in England

    How it scored 63
    • Resultsmatters11.7 of 20 points

      Top 42% of 14,817 state schools in England: 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, June 2026: its lowest area is strong standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters11.7 of 20 points

      0.83 miles from the middle of NN16, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 0.95 miles away; this school is 0.83 miles from the middle of NN16, closer than that. North Northamptonshire Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 1.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little1.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Hall Meadow Primary School

    State primary · Kettering · 1.5 miles

    61of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · results: top 34% in England

    How it scored 61
    • Resultsmatters13.3 of 20 points

      Top 34% of 14,817 state schools in England: 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, December 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters5.3 of 20 points

      1.5 miles from the middle of NN16, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little1.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near NN16

8 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of NN16, ranked by what matters to you. 1 more was left out by your filters.

  1. Bishop Stopford School

    State secondary · Church of England · Kettering · 1.4 miles

    70of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2025) · results: top 3% in England · 1.4 miles

    How it scored 70
    • Resultsmatters19.6 of 20 points

      Top 3% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +1.02 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, April 2025: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.2 of 20 points

      1.4 miles from the middle of NN16, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 210 of 309. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.4% at schools with a similar intake; 6.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.5 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Kettering Science Academy

    State secondary · Kettering · 0.84 miles

    67of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.84 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)

    How it scored 67
    • Resultsmatters6.9 of 20 points

      Better than 34% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.20 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, July 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters16.6 of 20 points

      0.84 miles from the middle of NN16, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little0.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 11.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 59.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Southfield School for Girls

    State secondary · Girls · Kettering · 1.4 miles

    66of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 1.4 miles

    How it scored 66
    • Resultsmatters6.5 of 20 points

      Better than 32% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.23 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, April 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.4 of 20 points

      1.4 miles from the middle of NN16, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 21.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Kettering Buccleuch Academy

    State all-through · Christian · Kettering · 0.64 miles

    61of 100

    0.64 miles · results: top 16% in England · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard

    How it scored 61
    • Resultsmatters17 of 20 points

      Top 16% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.52 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, February 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.4 of 20 points

      0.64 miles from the middle of NN16, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 167 of 264. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 16.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Brooke Weston Academy

    State secondary · Great Oakley · 4.2 miles

    53of 100

    Results: top 15% in England · Ofsted: Good (2023) · classes of 24 on average

    How it scored 53
    • Resultsmatters17.2 of 20 points

      Top 15% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.54 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters3 of 20 points

      4.2 miles from the middle of NN16, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 161 of 291. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 9.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. The Latimer Arts College

    State secondary · Kettering · 2.2 miles

    50of 100

    Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · results: top 33% in England · 2.2 miles

    How it scored 50
    • Resultsmatters13.5 of 20 points

      Top 33% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.23 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in April 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters11.4 of 20 points

      2.2 miles from the middle of NN16, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters0 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 0.91 miles away; this school is 2.16 miles from the middle of NN16, further than that. North Northamptonshire Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 16.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Montsaye Academy

    State secondary · Kettering · 3.8 miles

    46of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · classes of 24 on average · 3.8 miles

    How it scored 46
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No Progress 8 or Attainment 8 score published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters0 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2023: Inadequate. Ofsted

    • Distancematters4.6 of 20 points

      3.8 miles from the middle of NN16, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points

      We can't set it against similar schools. It counts at the middle. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Kingswood Secondary Academy

    State secondary · Corby · 5.0 miles

    36of 100

    Results: top 43% in England · classes of 20 on average · absence 9.3% (similar schools 9.0%)

    How it scored 36
    • Resultsmatters11.5 of 20 points

      Top 43% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.10 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2025: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters0.1 of 20 points

      5.0 miles from the middle of NN16, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters0 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.39 miles away; this school is 4.97 miles from the middle of NN16, further than that. North Northamptonshire Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 22.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

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