Kettering Buccleuch Academy
Weekley Glebe Road, Kettering, NN16 9NS
OPENALL-THROUGHAGES 4-18MIXEDOFSTED · GOOD
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Profile
TypeAcademy sponsor led
PrincipalMiss Chloe Buckenham
PhaseAll-through
Local authorityNorth Northamptonshire
Pupils on roll1,808
RegionEast Midlands
Capacity1,820
ConstituencyKettering
AdmissionsNon-selective
WardAvondale Grange
Religious characterChristian
Opened01-09-2009
GenderMixed
PostcodeNN16 9NS
URN135966
Ofsted · S5 Inspection · 2026-02-10
Ex
Quality of education
Ex
Behaviour & attitudes
Ex
Personal development
Ex
Leadership & management
St
Early years
St
Sixth form
O Outstanding
G Good
RI Requires improvement
I Inadequate
| Date | Type | Overall |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-10 | S5 Inspection | |
| 2021-10-19 | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 | Good |
Trust
Member of United Learning Trust - school sponsor, joined 01/09/2010.
Member of UNITED LEARNING TRUST - multi-academy trust, joined 01/09/2009. Incorporated at Companies House as 04439859 → ltds.uk ↗
Governing body · 11 governors
| Governor | First appointed | Term ends | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Paul ClarkeChair of Local Governing Body | 1 Sep 2009 | 14 Nov 2026 | 17y | ENDS SOON |
| Mr Anthony BurrowsLocal Governor | 1 Jul 2013 | 1 Jul 2028 | 13y | ACTIVE |
| Ms Sulina ChatburnLocal Governor | 1 Sep 2025 | 1 Sep 2028 | 1y | ACTIVE |
| Mr Adam FreemanLocal Governor | 1 Sep 2026 | 1 Sep 2029 | 2m | ACTIVE |
| Mrs Krishna GandhamLocal Governor | 1 Sep 2026 | 1 Sep 2029 | 2m | ACTIVE |
| Mrs Sara LambertLocal Governor | 1 Sep 2026 | 1 Sep 2029 | 2m | ACTIVE |
| Miss Harriett PageLocal Governor | 1 Sep 2026 | 1 Sep 2029 | 2m | ACTIVE |
| Mr Andrew SawfordLocal Governor | 1 May 2016 | 1 Jul 2026 | 11y | LAPSED |
| Lord Charlie ScottLocal Governor | 1 Jan 2023 | 1 Jan 2029 | 4y | ACTIVE |
| Mr Jonothan SmithLocal Governor | 1 Mar 2023 | 1 Sep 2025 | 4y | LAPSED |
| Mrs Diane WhiteLocal Governor | 1 May 2022 | 1 Sep 2025 | 5y | LAPSED |
History · 3 linked schools
| Linked school | Relationship | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Avondale Infant School 121834 | Predecessor | 01-09-2009 |
| Avondale Junior School 121833 | Predecessor | 01-09-2009 |
| Montagu School 122120 | Predecessor | 01-09-2009 |