Kettering Buccleuch Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in North Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Kettering Buccleuch Academy.

Kettering, NN169NS Ofsted: Good Age 4-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

All-through weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
65.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 25.0%
Raw: 0.52
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 65.1%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
56.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 67.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 15.0%
Raw: 2.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
19 October 2021
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Location & Contact

Address
Weekley Glebe Road
Kettering, NN169NS
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School Information

URN
135966
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
All-through
Address
Weekley Glebe Road, Kettering, NN16 9NS
Ofsted rating
Good
Age range
4-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Christian
School status
Open

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
62 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
125
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,869 pupils
4-18

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,869
Free School Meals
24.8% (464 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (47 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
62.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
21.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
7.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
9.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
60%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
116 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
7.0%

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Law (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(12 students)
Law / Legal Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
English Language & Literature (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)
Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
43.0 (+23.6 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
65.1 (+13.1 vs average)
Attainment 8:
50.7 (+11.2 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.52 (+0.7 vs average)