Long Buckby Junior School

URN: 121843 • Northampton NN6 7PX

Overview

Name
Long Buckby Junior School
URN
121843
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
59.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Tony Cox (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01327842445
Website
Visit
Address
South Close, Northampton NN6 7PX

Summary

Long Buckby Junior School is a community primary school located in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, with a current enrolment of 169 pupils and a capacity of 216. The school operates under a mixed-gender policy and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all students. The school day runs from 8:45 am to 3:30 pm, offering a total of 33.75 hours of education per week.

The curriculum at Long Buckby Junior School is tailored to meet the needs of its pupils and the local community, based on the school's own research. This forward-thinking approach aims to enhance the learning experience and ensure that educational methods are in the best interests of the children. The school also prioritises child safety and wellbeing, with trained Designated Safeguarding Leads available for support.

Situated in a vibrant village with good transport links, Long Buckby Junior School fosters strong connections with the local community, including a partnership with Long Buckby Infant School. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school and visit to see its ethos in action. For further information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.

Key details

LA
West Northamptonshire
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
216
Pupils
169
Boys
83
Girls
86
FSM %
14.80
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-10-18
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Northamptonshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 169 83 86 216 14.80
2024-09-11 183 92 91 216 18.00
2023-09-11 199 104 95 216 12.10
2022-09-11 199 104 95 216 12.10
2021-09-11 207 113 94 216 14.00
2020-09-11 215 125 90 216 12.60

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