Southfield School

Strong GCSE results at Southfield, with Year 11s excited for their future opportunities

It was another celebratory morning at Southfield School in Kettering, where Year 11 students collected their GCSE results, that have provided them with a platform for their next steps into adulthood.
There were strong results across the board, from the Arts to Business and English to Maths, with top grades secured in the majority of subjects and a strong range of the very highest grades achieved across the school as a whole.
Headteacher Chris Meadway said:
"I have a huge amount of time for this year group. They started secondary school in a very strange period and have spent five years quietly making up ground that other year groups never lost. They got on with it without fuss and without asking for allowances. This morning belongs to these students and I am so proud of them.

These results are also a testament to the tremendous efforts our staff have made in terms of supporting our students to fulfil and exceed their potential, the support they have received from their parents, as well as the strength of our wider school community.

I am also delighted that we will be welcoming the vast majority of our current Year 11 cohort back into our wonderful 6th form provision in September and wish all others the best of luck in their future endeavours.’’

Mr Meadway also added that a small number of 6th form places at the school remained for a September 2026 start and encouraged any student considering the next steps on their educational journey to come and have a look at Southfield’s bespoke 6th form provision and the wide array of courses on offer.

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A-LEVEL RESULTS: Well-earned celebrations as Southfield School students collect their A-Level results

Oxford places, apprenticeships and plenty of well-earned celebrations as Southfield students collect their A-Level results

It was a celebratory morning at Southfield School, as students collected their A-Level results and looked ahead to the exciting next steps they have worked so hard for.

Top grades were secured in the majority of subjects, with a strong range of the very highest grades achieved across the school as a whole.

These results have led to students securing places at the University of Oxford and leading Russell Group universities, while others are taking up apprenticeships, combining paid work with professional training.

The range of subjects this year group will go on to study is considerable. One student is off to study Astrophysics, while another has a place in Fine Art. A number have chosen Healthcare and Medical fields, as well as Film and Creative Media. Several are going on to teach, continuing a sustained legacy of Southfield students working in education. There is also a strong contingent heading into Business and Marketing, one of the school’s consistently high-performing areas for some time.

Headteacher Chris Meadway said:
"I am delighted for them. What I keep coming back to is not just the grades on the page, but where those grades have taken them. These results belong to the students. They worked hard for them, they stuck at it and are going on to do the things they set out to do. I have always believed every child has a right to an education that gives them the best life chances, and that means more than exams. Whether a student is off to Oxford, to study Fine Art or starting an apprenticeship, they chose it and they earned it. I wish all of them the very best."

The results are the last Adam Barratt will oversee as Head of Sixth Form. He leaves Southfield this summer for the next stage of his career and his life. Adam commented:

"I have loved working with this year group, and I will miss them.
"Days like today come from the relationship between students and staff and nothing else. You get to know them, you support and encourage them, and they achieve great things. I am leaving knowing they are ready for what comes next, and I am very proud to have been a part of that."

Mr Meadway was keen to recognise the role of staff in supporting students throughout their time at Southfield Sixth.
“Our teachers and support staff give so much of their time and energy to helping students succeed. The students do the work, but they don’t do it on their own and seeing them achieve today is a proud moment for staff too.”

We are thinking of our Year 11 students as well, who receive their GCSE results next week.
“We wish them the very best and will be delighted to welcome many back into Sixth Form in September, alongside students from other schools considering joining us."

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Celebrating our sixth former's results today.

Well done everyone, we're so proud of you!

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🍎IMPORTANT CHANGES - More families may now be eligible for free school meals

Recent changes to free school meal eligibility mean that more families receiving Universal Credit may now qualify for support.

✅ If you've never applied before, check whether you're eligible and submit an application

✅ If you applied before 1 July 2026, please submit a new application to ensure your child is assessed under the current eligibility criteria

✅ If you applied on or after 1 July 2026, your application is being processed and you do not need to apply again

Due to a significant increase in applications, processing times are currently longer than usual. Our team is working hard to process all outstanding applications and aims to complete them before the start of the new school year in September. Thank you for your patience.

📧 Please note that the free school meals team is an email-only service and does not provide telephone support.

Find out more and apply: www.northnorthants.gov.uk/schools-and-education/free-school-meals-and-pupil-premium

Teachers are still in school until tomorrow for training, but we'd like to wish everyone a wonderful, restful and safe summer break.

We're looking forward to our results days on 13 & 20 August and we'll be welcoming our new Year 7s and Year 12s on Wednesday 2 September.

All students will be back in school Thursday 3 September.

Be Ready • Be Respectful • Be Responsible • Be Proud to Be Southfield

Congratulations to all involved.

To round off the school year, almost 400 students enjoyed a reward trip on Monday 20 July.

These trips were awarded on the basis of high praise points, low behaviour points, strong attendance and a positive attitude to learning. In each year group, half of the students were offered a reward trip in the gold, silver or bronze category.

The activities included:

Rushden Lakes – Trampolining & Shopping
Great Yarmouth Beach
Cadbury's World
Centre MK Shopping
Billing Aqua Park
Hammerton Zoo
Drayton Manor Theme Park
Kettering Bowling, Escape Rooms & Mini Golf

A big round of applause for every student who earned their spot on these rewards trips! Your hard work, great attitude, and commitment to our values have been noticed — and celebrated in the best way possible.

Thank you to our staff who gave up extra hours to make these trips possible too.

Well done to all!

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