Is Kettering Buccleuch Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 10 February 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard and two at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 3rd of 20 secondary schools in North Northamptonshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Kettering Buccleuch Academy's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Kettering Buccleuch Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 51.4 (England: 46.2). 55.3% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

What are Kettering Buccleuch Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 65% of pupils at Kettering Buccleuch Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Kettering Buccleuch Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at Kettering Buccleuch Academy starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Kettering Buccleuch Academy

Weekley Glebe Road, Kettering, NN16 9NS

Local ranking3rd of 20 secondary schools in North Northamptonshire

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

All-through

Phase

1820

Capacity

4-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 10 February 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 10 February 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Strong standard
Post-16 provision: Strong standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 51.4 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 55.3% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 72.1% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 226

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 88.0%
Continued in education: 83.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 4.0%
Not sustained: 9.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 91.0%
Higher education: 65.0%
Apprenticeships: 6.0%
Employment: 18.0%
Not sustained: 5.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

C+

Avg A-Level Grade

34.8

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

35.5

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

110

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 8.6% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 34.9
16-18 Cohort: 236

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1851
Boys: 971 (54%)
Girls: 837 (46%)
Capacity: 1820 (99% full)
SEND: 21.2%
FSM Eligible: 26.2%
EAL: 16.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.2%
SEN Support: 18.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 108.5
Budget per Pupil: £7,519/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 7.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 17.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: All-through
Religious Character: Christian
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 74.0%
White Other: 12.6%
Black African: 4.1%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.4%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.4%
Mixed Other: 1.4%
Asian Indian: 1.1%
Asian Other: 1.0%

74.0%

White British

12.6%

White Other

4.1%

Black African

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GCSE Performance

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01536515644

WendyMillsop@kba.uk

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Weekley Glebe Road

Kettering, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 135966
UKPRN: 10028091
Establishment No.: 6908
Trust: UNITED LEARNING TRUST

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