Buckton Fields Primary School

URN: 148569 • Northampton NN2 8ES

Overview

Name
Buckton Fields Primary School
URN
148569
Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
PRESTON HEDGES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
62.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Hannah Rogers (since 2022)
Previous head
Sarah Straiton
Telephone
01604931030
Website
Visit
Address
Home Farm Drive, Northampton NN2 8ES

Summary

Buckton Fields Primary School, located in Northampton, is a mixed free school that opened in September 2021 as part of the Preston Hedges Trust. With a current enrolment of 221 pupils and a capacity for 420, the school is committed to providing a nurturing environment where every child is celebrated as an individual. The school focuses on fostering passion, empathy, and resilience among its students, ensuring they receive a well-rounded education.

The curriculum at Buckton Fields is designed to be creative and engaging, integrating strong community links and local natural beauty into learning experiences. The school emphasizes the importance of well-being, aiming to give children the best possible start in their educational journey.

Due to structural issues identified in 2023, the school temporarily relocated to a sister school while a new, purpose-built facility is being developed. Plans for the new building are underway, with completion expected by September 2026, ensuring a modern learning environment for future generations.

Key details

LA
West Northamptonshire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
PRESTON HEDGES TRUST
Capacity
420
Pupils
221
Boys
106
Girls
115
FSM %
5.90
Open date
2021-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-06-26
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Northamptonshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 221 106 115 420 5.90
2024-09-11 168 86 82 420 3.60
2023-09-11 47 27 20 420 0.00
2022-09-11 47 27 20 420 0.00
2021-09-11 420

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