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Southfield School for Girls Catchment Area

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

Southfield School for Girls is a academy converter secondary school in Kettering, North Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1197 pupils, and a capacity of 1123 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

1,197

Pupils

1,123

Capacity

107%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Southfield School for Girls Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Southfield School for Girls sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with North Northamptonshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 1197 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1123 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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Southfield School for Girls — School Information

Full address
Lewis Road, Kettering, NN15 6HE
Local authority
North Northamptonshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
18.2% of pupils
DfE URN
136976

Other Secondary Schools in Kettering

If Southfield School for Girls is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Kettering are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Southfield School for Girls

Is Southfield School for Girls oversubscribed?

Yes — Southfield School for Girls currently has 1197 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1123 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Southfield School for Girls?

Admission to Southfield School for Girls is managed by North Northamptonshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Southfield School for Girls cover?

Southfield School for Girls 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 Southfield School for Girls?

Southfield School for Girls was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.