Bishop Stopford School
Academy converter · sixth form · 1,454 pupils
96% stayed in education · Attainment 8 58.7
Academy sponsor led
Kettering Buccleuch Academy
- Pupils on roll
- 1,808of 1,820 places
- Free school meals
- 25.5%
- Year 11 cohort 2025
- 240
- Ofsted
- Report card, 10 February 2026Read the Ofsted report
Curriculum and teaching Expected standardAchievement Expected standardAttendance and behaviour Expected standardPersonal development and wellbeing Expected standardInclusion Expected standardLeadership and governance Expected standardPost-16 provision Strong standardSafeguarding Met
Results below include those reported under the school’s previous registrations: Avondale Junior School (URN 121833, until 1 September 2009); Avondale Infant School (URN 121834, until 1 September 2009); Montagu School (URN 122120, until 1 September 2009).
What the data says
Of the 234 pupils who finished Year 11 at Kettering Buccleuch Academy in 2023, 53% stayed on in Kettering Buccleuch Academy’s own sixth form (North Northamptonshire average 40%), 29% went to a further education college and 2% started an apprenticeship.
Among the 129 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 65% went to university (North Northamptonshire 57%, England 37%), and 23% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally.
Spanish is unusually popular at GCSE: 42% of the year group took it, against 19% of pupils across England.
GCSE results in 2025 were above the national picture: Attainment 8 of 48.3 against 46.1 across England and 42.9 in North Northamptonshire, with 45% of pupils getting grade 5 or above in both English and maths (England 45%).
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in North Northamptonshire and England.
School sixth formSixth form collegeFurther education collegeOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | Kettering Buccleuch Academy | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils in the cohort | 234 | 3,979 | 607,348 |
| Any sustained destination | 88% | 91% | 92% |
| Stayed in education | 83% | 86% | 86% |
| — school sixth form | 53% | 40% | 34% |
| — sixth form college | — | — | 13% |
| — further education college | 29% | 44% | 37% |
| — other education | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Employment | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| No sustained destination | 9% | 6% | 6% |
| Destination unknown | 3% | 3% | 3% |
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | Kettering Buccleuch Academy | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 129 | 1,635 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 91% | 90% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 65% | 57% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 23% | 21% | 19% |
| Further education | 2% | 1% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 5% | 7% |
| Employment | 18% | 26% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 5% | 8% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
| Measure | Kettering Buccleuch Academy | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 (average points per pupil) | 48.3 | 42.9 | 46.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 45% | 38% | 45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English and maths | 64% | 59% | 65% |
| Entered the English Baccalaureate subjects | 68% | 37% | 41% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.57 | 3.82 | 4.09 |
| Disadvantaged pupils in the cohort | 25% | 23% | 28% |
| Attainment 8 — disadvantaged pupils | 34.8 | 31.5 | 34.9 |
| Attainment 8 — other pupils | 52.9 | 46.3 | 50.4 |
| Pupils with high prior attainment (Key Stage 2) | — | — | — |
| English as an additional language | 18% | 17% | 19% |
Progress 8 is not available for 2025 and 2026: these cohorts had no Key Stage 2 tests in 2020 and 2021, so there is no baseline. Attainment 8 shows results without taking pupils’ starting points into account.
Subjects taken at GCSE
Entries in 2025 as a share of the Year 11 cohort, and the share of entries graded 7–9 and 4–9, compared with all entries in England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England | Grades 7–9 | England | Grades 4–9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 238 | 99% | 88% | 19% | 22% | 71% |
| English Language | 237 | 99% | 89% | 16% | 20% | 69% |
| English Literature | 233 | 97% | 86% | 16% | 21% | 68% |
| Combined Science | 212 | 88% | 65% | 22% | 9% | 70% |
| Geography | 123 | 51% | 41% | 25% | 25% | 67% |
| History | 104 | 43% | 41% | 36% | 26% | 63% |
| Spanish | 101 | 42% | 19% | 22% | 27% | 61% |
| Physical Education | 46 | 19% | 11% | 52% | 24% | 91% |
| French | 43 | 18% | 18% | 21% | 29% | 77% |
| Drama | 33 | 14% | 7% | 9% | 27% | 39% |
| Computer Science | 33 | 14% | 13% | 3% | 30% | 36% |
| Economics | 32 | 13% | 1% | 25% | 34% | 78% |
| Sociology | 27 | 11% | 4% | 22% | 21% | 67% |
| German | 22 | 9% | 5% | 9% | 33% | 68% |
| Biology | 22 | 9% | 23% | 59% | 45% | 95% |
| Fine Art | 20 | 8% | 9% | 30% | 28% | 95% |
| Physics | 20 | 8% | 23% | 65% | 46% | 100% |
| Chemistry | 20 | 8% | 23% | 65% | 47% | 100% |
| Photography | 18 | 8% | 6% | 28% | 19% | 83% |
| Textiles | 14 | 6% | 2% | 43% | 27% | 100% |
| 3D Design | 13 | 5% | 2% | 8% | 16% | 69% |
| Religious Studies | 13 | 5% | 31% | 31% | 32% | 77% |
| Polish | 8 | 3% | 1% | 88% | 84% | 100% |
| Chinese | 1 | 0% | 1% | — | 75% | — |
Technical awards and other Key Stage 4 qualifications
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Business Management | 78 | 71% | — |
| Childcare Skills | 44 | 40% | — |
| Hospitality / Catering Studies | 36 | 33% | — |
| Sports Studies | 23 | 21% | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | 19 | 17% | — |
| Music performance: Group | 8 | 7% | — |
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | Kettering Buccleuch Academy | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 236 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 110 | 1,425 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | C+ | C+ | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 34.79 | 32.72 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | B- | C+ | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 9% | 14% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 32 | 29% | 31% |
| Psychology | 21 | 19% | 23% |
| Physics | 21 | 19% | 12% |
| History | 19 | 17% | 13% |
| Law | 17 | 15% | 4% |
| Biology | 17 | 15% | 20% |
| Geography | 15 | 14% | 10% |
| Business Studies | 14 | 13% | 13% |
| Sociology | 13 | 12% | 13% |
| Computer Science | 12 | 11% | 5% |
| Media Studies | 12 | 11% | 4% |
| Physical Education | 12 | 11% | 3% |
| Chemistry | 11 | 10% | 17% |
| Fine Art | 8 | 7% | 3% |
| English Language and Literature | 8 | 7% | 2% |
| Religious Studies | 7 | 6% | 4% |
| Further Mathematics | 6 | 5% | 5% |
| Spanish | — | — | 2% |
| Polish | — | — | 0% |
| German | — | — | 0% |
| Politics | — | — | 6% |
| Economics | — | — | 13% |
| Drama | — | — | 2% |
| English Literature | — | — | 11% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Business | VRQ Level 3 | 27 | 25% | — |
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma at Level 3 | 21 | 19% | — |
| Law / Legal Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 19 | 17% | — |
| Health Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 14 | 13% | — |
| Tourism | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 11 | 10% | — |
| Childcare Skills | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 8 | 7% | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Sports Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Study Skills | Extended Project (Diploma) | — | — | — |
| Law / Legal Studies | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
Other secondary schools in North Northamptonshire
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Corby Technical School
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Huxlow Academy
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Kettering Science Academy
Academy sponsor led · sixth form · 1,477 pupils
78% stayed in education · Attainment 8 37.3
Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.