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Bishop Stopford School, Kettering

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Bishop Stopford School
Headlands, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN15 6BJ

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Exam data

Authority:

Northamptonshire

Type:

Voluntary aided

Admissions:

Comprehensive

Gender of entry:

Mixed

Age range:

11-18

Number of students:

1,473

Gender of sixth form:

Mixed

Last inspection:

November 2004. Read the full inspection report.

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General information

Background: Large, forward-thinking school with unique heritage and distinctive identity; opened in 1965, but with origins in 1535, when the Church of England in Kettering started to instruct boys of the parish. Has grown from a secondary modern of 400 to a successful and popular mixed comprehensive, with a thriving sixth form. Specialist technology college status; enhanced facilities for science, information technology, and mathematics and design technology. New buildings and sports hall continue to strengthen the school's contribution to the community. Emphasises importance of the overall welfare of the individual child; encourages students to take part in large selection of extra-curricular activities. Well-regarded for outdoor education, including Duke of Edinburgh Award and educational visits. Music is a strength. Every effort is made by the school to be true to its Anglican foundation. Before-school care, from 8am; after-school care, until 5.15pm. Over-subscribed, with 1.3 applications for every place. Schools Curriculum Award (2002); Artsmark Silver (2002); Sportsmark (2003); Investor in People status (2001); DfES achievement award (2003); Leading Edge status (2004). Ethos: 'The school aims to provide the highest-quality education with a strong Christian ethos based on five core values: responsibility, truth, justice, faith and compassion.' .

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