Kettering Buccleuch Academy

URN: 135966 • Kettering NN16 9NS

Overview

Name
Kettering Buccleuch Academy
URN
135966
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
All-through
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Christian
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
67.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Richard Shaw (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01536515644
Website
Visit
Address
Weekley Glebe Road, Kettering NN16 9NS

Summary

Kettering Buccleuch Academy (KBA) is an all-through academy located in Kettering, North Northamptonshire, serving a mixed-gender student body of 1,851 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 1,520. The academy is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive educational environment, with a focus on core values that promote equality and respect among students.

KBA offers a comprehensive curriculum across all phases of education, including primary, secondary, and sixth form. The academy emphasizes academic performance and personal development, with resources available to support students' learning, including access to Office 365 and various extracurricular activities. The school also operates a house system to foster community spirit and encourage student engagement.

As part of the OPEN Learning Partnership and United Learning, KBA benefits from a collaborative approach to education, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded experience. The academy actively engages with parents and the local community, promoting a strong partnership that enhances the educational journey for all students. For more information, parents can visit the academy's website at www.kba.uk.

Key details

LA
North Northamptonshire
Age range
4 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1520
Pupils
1851
Boys
1003
Girls
848
FSM %
25.80
Open date
2009-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-10-20
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Northamptonshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1851 1003 848 1520 25.80
2024-09-11 1869 1016 853 1520 24.30
2023-09-11 1851 959 892 1520 21.80
2022-09-11 1851 959 892 1520 21.80
2021-09-11 1806 942 864 1520 20.60
2020-09-11 1791 928 863 1520 17.10

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