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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Families in Partnership – Our Local Governance Model (governance)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Welcome (other)
- Our School (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Buckton Fields Nursery (other)
- Policies (other)
- School Building Updates (other)
- Term Dates & School Timings (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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