Kettering Buccleuch Academy

About Kettering Buccleuch Academy

Kettering Buccleuch Academy is an academy sponsor led in Kettering, North Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 4–18. It has 1,851 pupils on roll. The school has a Christian religious character. It is part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 October 2021) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 51.4 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 23.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 18% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

North Northamptonshire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

All-through

Age Range

Ages 4–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,851 / 1,820 (102%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Christian

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

19 October 2021

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Weekley Glebe Road, Kettering, North Northamptonshire, NN16 9NS

Phone

01536515644

Principal

Chloe Buckenham

Website

www.kba.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Kettering Buccleuch Academy?

Kettering Buccleuch Academy is an academy sponsor led in Kettering, North Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 4–18.

How many pupils does Kettering Buccleuch Academy have?

Kettering Buccleuch Academy has 1,851 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Kettering Buccleuch Academy's Ofsted rating?

Kettering Buccleuch Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 October 2021).

How does Kettering Buccleuch Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Kettering Buccleuch Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 51.4 in 2025/26.

How does Kettering Buccleuch Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

65% of pupils at Kettering Buccleuch Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Kettering Buccleuch Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Kettering Buccleuch Academy is part of UNITED LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Kettering Buccleuch Academy?

Kettering Buccleuch Academy is located at Weekley Glebe Road, Kettering, North Northamptonshire, NN16 9NS.