Welcome to Kettering Science Academy

At Kettering Science Academy Sixth Form we believe that the student is at the heart of everything we do and every decision we make. We firmly believe that our Sixth Form is the stepping stone to higher education and employment and, as such, we encourage in students the skills needed to be successful. To do this, we believe in creating the conditions for achievement, actively promoting collaboration and developing the skills for leadership. Kettering Science Academy has a proven track record of success with an ever-increasing number of students obtaining places at Britain’s top universities. Achievement for every learner comes through hard work, and we believe in creating the conditions which enable every learner to be successful. By creating a personalised timetable for every learner and a personalised pathway, we believe that we enable every Sixth Former to achieve the very best they can. This is the fourth year we are offering three separate pathways. We are also able to offer the traditional pathway of A Level courses together with new vocational and applied single and double award courses in such subjects as business and sport. In the near future, we hope to offer some level 2 provision. At KSA Sixth Form we offer opportunities to develop leadership skills and these range from head boy and girl positions and the Duke of Edinburgh Award, through to being leaders in learning and organising community and charity events. The skills learnt through an active enrichment programme will equip every learner for the world of work. By taking on responsibility, the learners of today will become the leaders of tomorrow and at Kettering Science Academy Sixth Form we actively encourage responsible leadership.

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Suitable Ages

11 to 19

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,454 Total

No. of Boys

892 (61.3%)

No. of Girls

562 (38.7%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

18.7%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

5.03%

A*/A grades

15.09%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

81%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

4%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:51%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:29%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:1%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

59%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

6%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:84%
England:63%

Further education

School:0%
England:4%

Employment

School:14%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:9%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Admissions Process

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Key Dates & Deadlines

Nov 27, 2025

Sixth Form Open Evening


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Autumn

2 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 24

Half Term 2

Nov 3 - Dec 19

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 12

Half Term 2

Feb 22 - Mar 31

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 19 - May 27

Half Term 2

Jun 6 - Jul 21

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Spring Half Term

Feb 15 - Feb 19

Easter Holidays

Apr 1 - Apr 18


Alumni Stories

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Dylan Hughes

September 2020

University

Subjects studied at KSA? For my A Levels, I studied Chemistry, Physics, and Maths, as well as completing an EPQ. What are you doing now? I am currently studying Chemistry at Oriel College, University of Oxford.

Luke Heaviside

September 2022

Apprenticeship

Subjects studied as KSA: Maths, Physics, Chemistry What are you doing now? APEP PDD: Degree Apprentice at Jaguar Land Rover

Jayden Ede

September 2022

University

Subjects studied at KSA: Chemistry, Physics, Psychology What are you doing now?: I am currently studying a bachelors degree in chemistry at Nottingham Trent University.


Enrichment Activities

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At Kettering Science Academy Sixth Form we believe that the student is at the heart of everything we do and every decision we make. We firmly believe that our Sixth Form is the stepping stone to higher education and employment and, as such, we encourage in students the skills needed to be successful. To do this, we believe in creating the conditions for achievement, actively promoting collaboration and developing the skills for leadership. Kettering Science Academy has a proven track record of success with an ever-increasing number of students obtaining places at Britain’s top universities. Achievement for every learner comes through hard work, and we believe in creating the conditions which enable every learner to be successful. By creating a personalised timetable for every learner and a personalised pathway, we believe that we enable every Sixth Former to achieve the very best they can. This is the fourth year we are offering three separate pathways.

Girl's Football Club
Badminton Club
Astronomy Club

About School

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNorth Northamptonshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed