Kettering Buccleuch Academy
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Attainment 8 of 48.3 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 48.3
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 60%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.52
- Confidence interval:
- [0.34, 0.71]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Christian religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 240 | 48.3 | — | 60.4% | 68.3% | 4.6 |
| 2023/2024 | 235 | 50.7 | +0.52 | 63.8% | 66.4% | 4.8 |
| 2022/2023 | 234 | 53.0 | +0.58 | 74.0% | 68.0% | 4.9 |
| 2021/2022 | 236 | 53.7 | +0.83 | 74.0% | 67.0% | 5.0 |
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School information
| URN | 135966 |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Phase | All-through |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 4-18 |
| Headteacher | Principal Chloe Buckenham |
| Trust | UNITED LEARNING TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Postcode | NN16 9NS |
| Latest pupils | 240 |
| FSM eligible | 25.8% |
Contact and identifiers
Weekley Glebe Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 9NS
www.kba.ukView local authority page1536515644| DfE number | 6908 |
| UKPRN | 10028091 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2009 |
| GIAS updated | 14 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 14 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 22 Nov 2021 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 19 Oct 2021 |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2021 |