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Kettering Buccleuch Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)

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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Early years provision Good
Previous inspection grade Requires Improvement
Sixth-form provision Outstanding
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils understand how to conduct themselves respectfully; bullying is rare and swiftly dealt with.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff provide extra and timely support to those pupils who need it.
Academic Progress: The achievement of pupils in the primary phase has improved but is not as strong as in the secondary phase.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders are highly ambitious for pupils and staff.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teachers explain new content well and often check pupils’ understanding.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Teachers at early stages of their careers feel well supported; however, some plans are at an early stage of implementation.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents value the school’s virtual ‘town hall’ meetings.
Communication with Parents: Parents value the school’s approach to communication through regular bulletins.
Parent Satisfaction: A high majority would recommend the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders take swift action to protect pupils, including concerns about adult conduct.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders have maintained the usual curriculum through the pandemic.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Bullying rarely occurs and is swiftly dealt with by staff.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Positive relationships, respectful conduct and a 'disruption free' learning environment.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Staff ensure pupils receive the help and support they need.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Sixth-form students are particularly proud to attend and engage in activities.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Leaders ensure all pupils have an equal right to learn the full curriculum.
Career Counselling Services: The curriculum for careers guidance is well planned.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Students are well prepared for next steps and life in modern Britain.
Support for SEND: Teachers adapt the curriculum to support pupils with SEND.
Subjects Offered: Comprehensive curriculum from Reception Year to sixth form; recent improvements in design and technology.
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Kettering Buccleuch Academy is a top rated, All-through, Co-Ed, Christian school located in Northamptonshire, East Midlands.

It has 1869 students from age 4-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.

At this school, 53% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

97.80% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Kettering Buccleuch Academy is part of United Learning, a group of schools committed to providing excellent education through which all pupils are able to progress, achieve and go on to succeed in life. Our approach is underpinned by a sense of moral purpose and commitment to doing what is right for children and young people, supporting colleagues to achieve excellence and acting with integrity in all our dealings within and beyond our community, in the interests of young people everywhere. This concept can be summed up as "the best in everyone." The illustration below is how we envision Kettering Buccleuch Academy.
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Phase of Education All-through All-through
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Ofset report Good Outstanding
Age range 4-18 5-19
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 16.4 4.3
Proficient Math 104 -
Proficient Read 103 96
Grade 5 or above GCSE 53% 0%
Grade 5 or above A Level 14.80% -
Day Fees - -
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Primary Exam Result

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 104 99 97
Reading 103 101 98

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 57% 57.27% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 5.82% 7.42%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -0.7 Below Average
Writing -1.6 Below Average
Maths 0.9 Above Average

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 102 3 95 96
Reading 101 94 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 55% 6 56.63% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 8% 3 7.48% 9.72%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -1.0 Below Average
Writing 0.1 Average
Maths -0.3 Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 99 91 94
Reading 101 2 92 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 49% 14 54.95% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 5% 2 7.56% 9.16%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -2.7 Below Average
Writing -2.4 Below Average
Maths -4.3 Below Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 99 91 93
Reading 99 91 93

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 35% 49.82% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 3% 6.58% 8.19%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -4.2 Well Below Average
Writing -1.4 Below Average
Maths -3.8 Below Average
Secondary Exam Result

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.58 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 53.0 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 53% 26.97% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 77% 41.73% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 68% 26.1% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 29% 10.07% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 47% 15.43% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 4.91 2.77 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 91% 93.13% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 227 150 144
Pupils staying in education 81% 85.33% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 30% 33.17% 32.73%
School sixth forms 51% 36.21% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.17% 10.22%
Other education destinations 1% 16% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 3% 2.71% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 7% 5.17% 3.59%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.83 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 53.7 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 58% 29.03% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 75% 43.41% 45.33%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 67% 25.34% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 29% 11.24% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 43% 16.31% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 4.96 2.85 2.97

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 91% 89.21% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 232 146 141
Pupils staying in education 84% 84.04% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 36% 36.63% 34.03%
School sixth forms 48% 36.79% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges SP 0% 10.38%
Other education destinations SP 10.58% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 1.75% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 3.33% 2.13%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.6 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 48.4 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 43% 8 30.24% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 66% 10 45.32% 43.41%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 41% 27.44% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 17% 9 11.92% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 27% 13 18.48% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 4.24 3.07 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 91% 93% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 159 133 135
Pupils staying in education 77% 85.29% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 40% 38.71% 33.25%
School sixth forms 36% 35.38% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.05% 8.45%
Other education destinations 0% 11.24% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 8% 4.48% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 6% 3.43% 2.75%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.11 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 43.5 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 35% 3 27.04% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 56% 2 42% 42.62%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 28% 28.16% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 8% 1 9.64% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 14% 6 16.2% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 3.74 2.87 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 85% 89.25% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 165 150 140
Pupils staying in education 72% 76.25% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 37% 34.45% 28.31%
School sixth forms 35% 34% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0% 9.08%
Other education destinations 0% 11.25% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships 7% 4.4% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 7% 3.45% 2.05%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.06 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 39.2 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 32% 30.59% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 54% 47.5% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 14% 30.32% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 7% 14.82% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 8% 16.77% 16.26%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 89% 93% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 166 155 145
Pupils staying in education 84% 69.39% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 34% 41.56% 30.58%
School sixth forms 50% 35.39% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges - 0% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 7.28% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships 9% 6.11% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 3.33% 2.45%
A level exam result

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 37.35 30.61 30.01
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 38.03 31.6 29.57
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 14.80% 11.72% 13.67%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 81 70 201
Students staying in education 54% 58.11% 58.58%
Students entering apprenticeships 10% 5.42% 6.08%
Students entering employment 21% 22.32% 21.16%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 12% 5.63% 9.05%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 36.83 34.82 33.41
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 37.34 33.94 32.47
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 20.3% 16.05% 17.7%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 104 73 248
Students staying in education 63% 64.32% 60.67%
Students entering apprenticeships 5% 5.79% 5%
Students entering employment 23% 19.74% 17.73%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 4% 6.16% 10.69%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 31.59 1 30.01 29.39
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 33.22 2 31.19 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 13.8% 11.41% 13.07%

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Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 78 75 232
Students staying in education 59% 59.81% 57.31%
Students entering apprenticeships 12% 8.63% 7.77%
Students entering employment 22% 20.25% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 5% 8% 8.8%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 30.42 5 28.02 29.03
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 31.11 3 29.79 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 6.7% 11.81% 13.37%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 0 3
Students staying in education - 7.56% 31.5%
Students entering apprenticeships - 2.25% 5.54%
Students entering employment - 8.38% 15.81%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 1.88% 4.22%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 25.87 27.63 26.73
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 28.78 31.26 27.73
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 13.0% 12.17% 12.64%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 0 3
Students staying in education 8 14.07% 36.26%
Students entering apprenticeships - 5.6% 6.37%
Students entering employment 24% 22.27% 20.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 1.67% 4.23%
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Holidays 2024/25

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Kettering Buccleuch Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1

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