The Latimer Arts College

The Latimer Arts College
Address
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Castle Way, Barton Seagrave

Kettering
,
Northamptonshire
,
NN15 6SW

England
Coordinates52°22′52″N 0°41′36″W / 52.3810°N 0.6933°W / 52.3810; -0.6933
Information
TypeFoundation school
MottoUnlocking Potential - Inspiring Excellence
Local authorityNorth Northamptonshire
Department for Education URN122066 Tables
OfstedReports
PrincipalKathryn Murphy
GenderCo-educational
Age11 to 18
Enrolment1134
Houses  Attenborough
  Gilbert
  Kahlo
  Tull
Colour(s)     
Websitewww.latimer.org.uk
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The Latimer Arts College (formerly Latimer Community Arts College) is a foundation secondary school in Barton Seagrave, Northamptonshire, teaching students aged 11 to 18. The College specialises in the arts, placing an emphasis on dance, drama and music. There are approximately 1110 students on the college roll.

Academic standards

The most recent Ofsted inspection, from April 2023, stated 'The Latimer Arts College continues to be a good school.'[1]

Programme of study

The Latimer Arts College provides GCSEs and Level 1/2 Vocational Qualifications (BTECs) to its students in the main College as its chosen programme of study. At The Latimer Arts College Sixth Form, students can study a large range of A-Levels and Level 3 Vocational Qualifiations (BTECs).

The Masque Theatre

The Latimer Arts College is the base for the Masque Theatre, a community performing arts centre operated by the Kettering Community Trust. The Masque Theatre has a 200 tier-seat theatre, drama and dance studios, music rooms, recording studios and meeting/conference rooms.[2]

Sixth form

The former community centre was refurbished and opened as the new 'SixthForm@Latimer' building on 9 December 2024, with dedicated spaces for both studying and socialising.[3]

Notable former pupils

References

  1. ^ [email protected], Ofsted Communications Team (18 April 2023). "Find an inspection report and registered childcare". reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
  2. ^ "The Masque Theatre". masquekettering.co.uk. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
  3. ^ "Kettering's SixthForm@Latimer opens its doors at The Latimer Arts College". Northamptonshire Telegraph. 9 December 2024. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 26 December 2024.
  4. ^ "Battling bullies, shifts at Asda and singing at The Stirrup Cup - how Kettering's Mae Stephens became a global star". Northamptonshire Telegraph. 24 February 2023. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 26 December 2024.