Is Southfield School for Girls a girls school?

Yes — Southfield School for Girls is a girls school.

How many pupils does Southfield School for Girls have?

Southfield School for Girls has 1,197 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Southfield School for Girls's Ofsted rating?

Southfield School for Girls was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 April 2023).

How does Southfield School for Girls perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Southfield School for Girls achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.7 in 2025/26.

Is Southfield School for Girls part of an academy trust?

Yes — Southfield School for Girls is part of ORBIS EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Southfield School for Girls?

Southfield School for Girls is located at Lewis Road, Kettering, North Northamptonshire, NN15 6HE.

Southfield School for Girls

Lewis Road, Kettering, North Northamptonshire, NN15 6HE

Good

Inspected 18 April 2023

Good

Ofsted

46.7

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,197

Pupils

Girls

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Southfield School for Girls

Southfield School for Girls is an academy converter in Kettering, North Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,197 pupils on roll and admits girls pupils only. It is part of ORBIS EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 April 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.7 (2025/26). 17.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 18.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: North Northamptonshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Girls
Pupils / Capacity: 1,197 / 1,123 (107%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 18 April 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

17.3%

Free school meals

18.7%

EAL

2.2%

SEN support

14.7%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

46.7

Attainment 8

200 pupils

48.5%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

68.5%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C+

A-level average grade

54 students

9.3%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

63%

To higher education

11%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

96%

Sustained destination

93%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.0%

Overall absence

24.2%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

67.58

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.3 vs 2023/24

18.8

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

9.84

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +4.0 vs 2023/24

£51,002

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 4% on leadership pay

↓ −£1,331 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,227

Spend per pupil

£7,427

Income per pupil

60%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Lewis Road, Kettering, North Northamptonshire, NN15 6HE
Phone: 01536513063
Headteacher: Christopher Meadway
Website: http://www.southfieldsch.co.uk/

Academy Trust

ORBIS EDUCATION TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Southfield School for Girls?: Southfield School for Girls is an academy converter in Kettering, North Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
Is Southfield School for Girls a girls school?: Yes — Southfield School for Girls is a girls school.
How many pupils does Southfield School for Girls have?: Southfield School for Girls has 1,197 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Southfield School for Girls's Ofsted rating?: Southfield School for Girls was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 April 2023).
How does Southfield School for Girls perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Southfield School for Girls achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.7 in 2025/26.
Is Southfield School for Girls part of an academy trust?: Yes — Southfield School for Girls is part of ORBIS EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Southfield School for Girls?: Southfield School for Girls is located at Lewis Road, Kettering, North Northamptonshire, NN15 6HE.