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

Official inspection outcomes

Good
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.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Weekley Glebe Road
Kettering, NN169NS
Website
kba.uk

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
135966
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
All-through
Address
Weekley Glebe Road, Kettering, NN16 9NS
Website
www.kba.uk
Age range
4-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Christian
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1520 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

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%

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)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

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

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

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respect Ambition Determination

Head Teacher's Message

KBA is described as having unapologetically high expectations rooted in a culture of ambition for all, with diversity, inclusion and acceptance at its heart. The school aims to provide a dynamic, positive learning environment where every student is supported to reach their aspirations, develops a growth mindset, and experiences a world-class education with a focus on character development to prepare students as active, well-prepared global citizens.

Facilities

The Sports Hall The Studio 3G Pitch

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

After School Club runs daily Monday–Thursday from 3:10–4:45pm at a cost of £5.75 per session. There is a North Northants Council Free School Meals (FSM) discount available. For termly bookings, visit www.pacesetteronline.co.uk/kba to book and pay for the days required; for ad-hoc bookings, call 01604 686367. Breakfast Club runs daily from 7:45–8:40am at a cost of £4.50 per session. Childcare vouchers are accepted. Bookings for January are via the Pacesetters website; ad-hoc bookings contact 01604 686367 or [email protected].