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
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.
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.
Useful links
- School Jotter 3 (other)
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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