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Bishop Stopford School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Bishop Stopford School is a academy converter secondary school in Kettering, North Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1459 pupils, and a capacity of 1383 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

1,459

Pupils

1,383

Capacity

105%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2022

Bishop Stopford School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Bishop Stopford School is managed by North Northamptonshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 1459 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1383 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by North Northamptonshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Bishop Stopford School — School Information

Full address
Headlands, Kettering, NN15 6BJ
Local authority
North Northamptonshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
6.9% of pupils
DfE URN
137086

Other Secondary Schools in Kettering

If Bishop Stopford School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Kettering are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Bishop Stopford School

Is Bishop Stopford School oversubscribed?

Yes — Bishop Stopford School currently has 1459 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1383 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Bishop Stopford School?

Bishop Stopford School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by North Northamptonshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Bishop Stopford School cover?

Bishop Stopford School is a secondary school in Kettering, North Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Bishop Stopford School?

Bishop Stopford School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.