SchoolScoresLong Buckby Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
South Close, Long Buckby, Northampton, NN6 7PX
01327 842445 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 21 January 2015.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 18 October 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
66 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Northampton comparisons use the 50 of its 101 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 51 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Northampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 22nd highest of 50 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northampton. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 91% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 22nd highest of 50 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northampton. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 18th highest of 50 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northampton. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 18 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northampton. Higher than 88% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 51% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 47 parents who had raised a concern Joint 6th highest of 46 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northampton. Higher than 86% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 77% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 14th highest of 50 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Northampton. Higher than 77% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%said yes | 86% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Northampton figures pool parents at the Northampton schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
43 pupils in this year group.
74% — 11 points above the West Northamptonshire average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | West Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 74% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 79% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 91% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 86% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in West Northamptonshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | West Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 50th highest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.8% | 16.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 80th highest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.2% | 3.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 72nd highest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.7% | 13.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 80th highest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 24.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 47th lowest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Lower than 55% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 72nd lowest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Lower than 35% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.4% | 11.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 55th lowest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Lower than 48% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.2 | 2.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 51st lowest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Lower than 52% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 20th highest of 100 state primary schools in Northampton. Higher than 70% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.3 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 15th highest of 101 state primary schools in Northampton. Higher than 81% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.8 | 10.7 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 12th highest of 82 state primary schools in Northampton. Higher than 82% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 24.1% | 13.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Long Buckby Infant School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- East Haddon CofE Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brington Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Haddon Endowed CofE Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2024 · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Welton CofE Academy 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Long Buckby Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Long Buckby Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 January 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 18 October 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Long Buckby Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Long Buckby Junior School?
97% of the 66 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Long Buckby Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 121843.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.