The Latimer Arts College

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The Latimer Arts College
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The Latimer Arts College
Castle Way, Barton Seagrave

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NN15 6SW

Coordinates 52°22′52″N0°41′36″W / 52.3810°N 0.6933°W / 52.3810; -0.6933
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Type Foundation School
MottoUnlocking Potential - Inspiring Excellence
SpecialistArts
Department for Education URN 122066 Tables
Ofsted Reports
PrincipalKathryn Murphy
GenderMixed
Age11to 18
Enrolment1134
Houses  Attenborough
  Gilbert
  Kahlo
  Tull
Website http://www.latimer.org.uk
The Latimer Arts College

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.

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Academic Standards

The Latimer Arts College is subject to inspections from the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted). The most recent Ofsted inspection, from April 2023, stated 'The Latimer Arts College continues to be a GOOD school.'

Programme of Study

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

Wider Curriculum / House System

At The Latimer Arts College, all students, staff and governors are members of one of our four Houses. Each house is named after an individual who is an inspiration in their field.

Attenborough House: Named after David Attenborough, English broadcaster, writer, and naturalist who is a passionate campaigner for action to be taken against Climate Change.

Gilbert House: Named after Sarah Gilbert, who designed the Oxford Covid-19 vaccine. She was born and went to school in Kettering.

Kahlo House: Named after Frida Kahlo (1907 – 1954), a Mexican painter who overcame illness and injury to become a renowned artist.

Tull House: Named after Lieutenant Walter Tull (1888 – 1918) who fought on the Somme in 1916 and became the first black combat officer in the British army.

The Masque Theatre

The Latimer Arts College is home to The Masque Theatre - a community performing arts centre operated by the Kettering Community Trust. The Masque Theatre includes a 200 tier-seat theatre, drama and dance studios, music rooms, recording studios and meeting/conference rooms.

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