Is Buckton Fields Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 25 June 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 140th of 144 primary schools in West Northamptonshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at Buckton Fields Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Buckton Fields Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Buckton Fields Primary School

Home Farm Drive, Northampton, NN2 8ES

Local ranking140th of 144 primary schools in West Northamptonshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: Ofsted inspection 25 June 2024.

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 221
Boys: 148 (51%)
Girls: 141 (49%)
Capacity: 420 (69% full)
SEND: 5.9%
FSM Eligible: 5.9%
EAL: 10.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.5%
SEN Support: 5.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.7
Budget per Pupil: £6,036/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 9.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Free schools
Phase: Primary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 70.1%
White Other: 9.8%
Black African: 5.1%
Mixed Other: 4.2%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.7%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.3%
Asian Indian: 0.9%
Asian Other: 0.9%

70.1%

White British

9.8%

White Other

5.1%

Black African

Historical Trends

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01604931030

lisa.deane@buckton.school

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Home Farm Drive

Northampton, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 148569
UKPRN: 10088741
Establishment No.: 2247
Trust: PRESTON HEDGES TRUST

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