The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.3
4.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
3.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
68%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.16
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 234 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 160 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,851
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Miss Chloe Buckenham (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Weekley Glebe Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 9NS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRonald Tree Nursery School
Nursery · 585m away
Grange Primary Academy
Primary · 766m away
Kettering Park Infant Academy
Primary · 800m away
Kettering Park Junior Academy
Primary · 850m away
Brambleside Primary School
Primary · 934m away
Youth Works Community College
Independent · 1.3km away
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Kettering Science Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Kettering Buccleuch Academy a selective school?
No. Kettering Buccleuch Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Kettering Buccleuch Academy's Ofsted rating?
Kettering Buccleuch Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kettering Buccleuch Academy?
Kettering Buccleuch Academy currently has 1,851 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kettering Buccleuch Academy take?
Kettering Buccleuch Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 18. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Kettering Buccleuch Academy?
Kettering Buccleuch Academy is in Kettering, NN16 9NS, in the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kettering Buccleuch Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Kettering Buccleuch Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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