Long Buckby Infant School
URN: 121844 • Northampton NN6 7RE
Overview
- Name
- Long Buckby Infant School
- URN
- 121844
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Dugdale (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01327842637
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- High Street, Northampton NN6 7RE
Summary
Long Buckby Infant School is a mixed community primary school located in Northampton, serving approximately 140 pupils with a capacity for 162. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to be curious, kind, and to try their best. The school’s ethos emphasizes high expectations for both academic and social development, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive.
The curriculum at Long Buckby Infant School is designed to be broad, balanced, and engaging, promoting a love for learning while preparing students for future educational stages. The school places a strong emphasis on well-being, providing a safe and secure environment where children can develop confidence and resilience.
In addition to its educational offerings, Long Buckby Infant School actively engages with the local community, fostering relationships that enrich the learning experience. The school also participates in initiatives such as the Catch Up Premium to support pupils in recovering lost learning time due to the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly for those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The curriculum at Long Buckby Infant School is designed to be broad, balanced, and engaging, promoting a love for learning while preparing students for future educational stages. The school places a strong emphasis on well-being, providing a safe and secure environment where children can develop confidence and resilience.
In addition to its educational offerings, Long Buckby Infant School actively engages with the local community, fostering relationships that enrich the learning experience. The school also participates in initiatives such as the Catch Up Premium to support pupils in recovering lost learning time due to the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly for those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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Key details
- LA
- West Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 4 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 162
- Pupils
- 140
- Boys
- 56
- Girls
- 84
- FSM %
- 10.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northamptonshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 140 | 56 | 84 | 162 | 10.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 137 | 59 | 78 | 162 | 6.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 127 | 66 | 61 | 162 | 13.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 127 | 66 | 61 | 162 | 13.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 127 | 67 | 60 | 162 | 9.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 135 | 71 | 64 | 162 | 9.60 |
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