Bishop Stopford School, Kettering

Just like that, the classroom doors have closed for the summer!

Yesterday students enjoyed their 'End of Year Celebration Assemblies' marking the end of another busy school year.

We wish all our students, families and staff a safe and restful break. Thank you for all your hard work and see you in September!

Another successful sponsored walk was completed today! 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️Students in Years 7, 8, 9, 10 & 12 carried on the Bishop Stopford School tradition of over 40 years and walked to Isham Cricket Club for lunch, and then back to school through scenic local countryside. Students are fundraising for an outside canopy that will benefit everyone, especially in the increasingly hot weather 🌞 Well done everyone 👏👏

It was a pleasure to have you for tea as part of our Faith in Action days during 'Super Curricular Week' 🫖🍰 The big question is, though: did you leave me any cake? 👀 Miss Duffy.

An appeal to our parents, students & staff 🙏
We are collecting any tinned or long-life food items & toiletries in support of Kettering Foodbank as part of Faith in Action.

The deadline for dropping off goods is Monday, 13th July. You can find collection points in the main foyer, Sixth Form foyer and school staff room.

Thank you once again for your generosity, kindness and support 🙏😍

Welcome to our new Year 7 cohort this morning! 👋

We cordially invite you to our Expressive Arts & Design Extravaganza! Taking place from 4.30pm this Thursday, 2nd July 2026. Please see the timings at the bottom of the flyer for the full schedule and come along to support our students.

Tents, sea, boats, beaches, puffins, seals, sunsets and play. What an amazing four weeks! Thank you to our wonderful students for their excellent behaviour and dedicated staff who give their time to make trips like this possible. You can find all the pictures over on our Instagram page 🖼️📸🏕️🚢

Congratulations to all our Year 9 Duke of Edinburgh students. They took part in their Bronze Award earlier this week, and all passed with flying colours! The weather did not dampen their spirits, and lifelong memories were made. A very big thank you to Mrs Rogers-Hussey & Mrs Kaur who accompanied them on their adventures.

✨ Inspiring Creative Voices✨

We were absolutely delighted to welcome visiting author Matt Goodfellow to school this week, who spent time working with our Year 7 students in a series of engaging and thought-provoking creative poetry workshops.

Throughout the sessions, students were encouraged to explore and express their authentic, inner voices, discovering how poetry can be a powerful way to capture thoughts, emotions and personal experiences. It was fantastic to see our students responding so enthusiastically: writing with confidence, taking creative risks, and beginning to see themselves as poets in their own right.

A huge thank you to Matt and to Miss Wood for creating such a memorable and impactful day—one that will no doubt continue to inspire our young writers long after today.📖🙌✍️✨

FREE Vaccinations for School Years 8–13
Vaccinations help keep people healthy, safe, and protected from serious illnesses.
These free clinics are a quick and easy way to get up to date - no appointment needed.
*These are additional community sessions; children will still be offered HPV in school (year 8). Each school will have, or have had, a date allocated between Easter and the summer holidays.
All clinics run from 10am to 2pm
Clinic dates & locations:
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13th June – Oundle Family Hub, Glapthorn Road, PE8 4JA
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20th June – Wellingborough Family Hub, Penrith Drive, NN8 3XL
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27th June – Rushden Family Hub, Newton Road, NN10 0JB
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11th July – Kettering Family Hub, Montagu Street, NN16 8RX

]Available vaccinations:
• MMR • HPV • Tetanus, Diphtheria & Polio • Meningitis ACWY (School Years 9–13 only)
Not sure if your child is up to date? This can be checked on the day, or you can call 0800 170 7055 in advance. For more information about the vaccines and translated materials, please visit: https://www.icnorthamptonshire.org.uk/childhood-imms