Buckton Fields Primary School

Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard

Not published

Raw: No data published

KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Not published

Raw: No data published

Ofsted inspection outcome

75.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: Not used

Raw: Good

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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: 25 June 2024
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership & management: Good
Safeguarding: Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Home Farm Drive

Northampton, NN28ES
Phone: 1604931030
Website: bucktonschool.org.uk/

Location

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Source: Geocoding

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 148569
Type: Free schools
Phase: Primary
Address: Home Farm Drive, Northampton, NN2 8ES
Website: https://bucktonschool.org.uk/
Age range: 4-11
Gender: Mixed
School status: Open
Trust/MAT: PRESTON HEDGES TRUST
Capacity: 420 pupils
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: No
Nursery: No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 168
Free School Meals: 3.6% (6 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 0.6% (1 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 94.3%; Good
Persistent Absence: 13.4%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:: 13.4 (4.1 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 10 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 21; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 168 pupils; 4-11

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Fun Creativity Achievement

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast and After School Club

Sports

Trampolining Zumba Yoga Karate Football Golf Tennis

Facilities

Separate classrooms School hall Kitchen facilities Innovation space New early years outdoor area Dedicated space for breakfast and after-school clubs

Curriculum Highlights

Art DT Computing Early Years Curriculum Geography History Languages Maths Music PE Reading RE Science Values, Equality and Diversity Writing RPSHE and Wellbeing Curriculum

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast and After School Club provision; staff include After School Club Manager, Breakfast Club Manager and multiple Breakfast Club Assistants.

SEND Provision

Wrap around care available: Breakfast and After School Club.

Admissions Criteria

Reception 2026 Places: tours available; apply for a Reception place for September 2026 via the West Northamptonshire Council process; deadline to apply is Thursday 15 January 2026; if missed, contact School Admissions at West Northamptonshire Council for late applications. Year 1 spaces available; Year 2 and Year 3 are full with waiting lists; Year 4 spaces available. In-Year applications exist (In-Year-Application-Form 2025). Trust Admissions Policy documents for 2024–2027 are linked. The school opened in 2020; Year 5 and 6 not yet due. For full details see Admissions pages and linked policies.