Kettering Buccleuch Academy
Kettering Buccleuch Academy is an all-through school (Academy sponsor led), ages 4–18, in Kettering, NN16, in the North Northamptonshire council area. It has 1,808 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (10 February 2026): Report card: Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 6 areas. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Report card: Strong standard in 2 areas, Expected standard in 6 areas — inspected 10 February 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Expected standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
Achievement | Expected standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard |
Early years | Strong standard |
Post 16 | Strong standard |
Leadership and governance | Expected standard |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 65 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 0 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 60 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 | 0.52 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 48.3 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 45.4 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 240 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 34.79 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | C+ | 2024/25 |
A level students | 110 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,808 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 23.5% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 18% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 17.99% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 3.24% | 2024/25 |
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