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Kettering Buccleuch Academy
Weekley Glebe Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 9NS, North Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.3 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,851
Capacity
1,520
Ages
4–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
122%
Faith
Christian
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this all-through academy demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in GCSEs where it ranks in the top 37% nationally for Attainment 8. The school boasts a 64% pass rate for English and Maths at grade 4 or above, and 68% of students progress to university, with a notable 23% attending top-third institutions. However, there is room for improvement in KS2 results, as no students achieved the higher standard in reading, writing, and maths.
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Last inspected: 19 October 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 48.3 | Top 37% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 64% | Bottom 46% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 45% | Top 46% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 68% | Top 19% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 41% | Top 19% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 65% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 68% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 23% | Above avg |
Based on 113 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.7%
White Other12.5%
Black African4.1%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Indian1.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Black Other0.5%
Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.41182, -0.71113 · NN16 9NS
School details
Local authorityNorth Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN135966
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.kba.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Kettering Buccleuch Academy rated by Ofsted?
Kettering Buccleuch Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 October 2021.
Is Kettering Buccleuch Academy a good school?
Kettering Buccleuch Academy scores 77.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Kettering Buccleuch Academy in GCSEs?
Kettering Buccleuch Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.3. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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