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 sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
59%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
6%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.
Admissions Process
Start ApplicationKey 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
Show all storiesDylan 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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