Stone Lodge Therapeutic School, Kettering
Stone Lodge Therapeutic School is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Kettering. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2026 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Stone Lodge Therapeutic School in detail
Stone Lodge Therapeutic School in its own words
In its own words: "At Stone Lodge Therapeutic School, our dedicated team is at the heart of everything we do. We are a group of passionate educators, therapists, and support staff committed to providing a nurturing and structured environment where every young person can thrive."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Stone Lodge Therapeutic School are Wren Spinney School (1.5 miles, Outstanding); Isebrook School (3.2 miles, Good); Kingsley Special Academy (3.3 miles, Outstanding); and Creating Tomorrow College (4.3 miles, Outstanding).
Wren Spinney SchoolIsebrook SchoolKingsley Special AcademyCreating Tomorrow College
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Stone Lodge Therapeutic School has an education, health and care plan (77 of 77 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Kettering Rail Station, about 2.1 miles away in a straight line.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Woodlands Hospital (opposite), 40 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Stone Lodge Therapeutic School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 8th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Stone Lodge creates a safe, nurturing community where pupils who have struggled with education previously can rebuild confidence and thrive. The school combines high-quality teaching of core subjects with practical technical skills and strong focus on developing pupils' character and social skills. Staff work hard to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and prepare them well for life after school through careers guidance and community involvement.
Key Strengths
- Broad and ambitious curriculum combining traditional subjects with practical technical skills like motor vehicle maintenance and animal care
- Personalised approach with individual curriculum pathways and support plans designed around each pupil's barriers to learning
- Strong focus on nurture, therapy and personal development alongside academic learning
- Experienced leadership team with clear vision and careful planning for expansion
- Comprehensive safeguarding systems with well-trained staff committed to pupil safety
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with robust policies, well-trained staff, detailed record-keeping, and an open safety-focused culture regularly reviewed by leaders and governors.
Extracurricular Activities
Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, forest school activities, sports, community volunteering (charity shops, food banks, care homes), physical education off-site
Stone Lodge Therapeutic School is a specialist independent school supporting pupils with education, health and care plans who have experienced significant disruption to their education. The school has applied to extend its age range and increase pupil numbers, with plans for a new site offering high-quality facilities including technical skills training.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Stone Lodge Therapeutic School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 2 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in North Northamptonshire is 9 (the median across 154 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
87%
Available places
77 pupils
89 places
12 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Kettering
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Kettering
Across North Northamptonshire council
Places available
4,402
Applications
4,186
Got 1st preference
85.2%
Got preferred school
96.4%
All secondary applications across North Northamptonshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
77
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Stone Lodge Therapeutic School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
77
Total Pupils
34
Boys
43
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Stone Lodge Therapeutic School
What are GCSE results like at Stone Lodge Therapeutic School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Stone Lodge Therapeutic School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is Stone Lodge Therapeutic School's Ofsted rating?
Stone Lodge Therapeutic School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2026, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2024, it was rated Good.
Does Stone Lodge Therapeutic School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in June 2024, Stone Lodge Therapeutic School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Stone Lodge Therapeutic School?
Stone Lodge Therapeutic School has around 77 pupils on roll.
Does Stone Lodge Therapeutic School have specialist SEN provision?
Stone Lodge Therapeutic School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Stone Lodge Therapeutic School?
Stone Lodge Therapeutic School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Stone Lodge Therapeutic School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 2 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in North Northamptonshire is 9 (the median across 154 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Stone Lodge Therapeutic School?
Stone Lodge Therapeutic School is at Stone Lodge, Rothwell Road, Kettering, NN16 8XF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)