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Kettering Buccleuch Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Kettering Buccleuch Academy is a academy sponsor led special school in Kettering, North Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 4–18, with 1851 pupils, and a capacity of 1520 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4–18

Age range

1,851

Pupils

1,520

Capacity

122%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2021

Kettering Buccleuch Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to Kettering Buccleuch Academy follows a different process from mainstream schools. North Northamptonshire assesses each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to determine appropriate placement — catchment area does not apply in the same way as mainstream admissions.

Currently oversubscribed: 1851 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1520 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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For more information on how North Northamptonshire assesses EHCP placements and which schools are named, contact the council's SEND team directly. The council must publish its Local Offer explaining available provision.

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Kettering Buccleuch Academy — School Information

Full address
Weekley Glebe Road, Kettering, NN16 9NS
Local authority
North Northamptonshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Special
Age range
4–18 years
Religious character
Christian
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
25.8% of pupils
DfE URN
135966

Frequently Asked Questions — Kettering Buccleuch Academy

Is Kettering Buccleuch Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — Kettering Buccleuch Academy currently has 1851 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1520 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Kettering Buccleuch Academy?

Kettering Buccleuch Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by North Northamptonshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Kettering Buccleuch Academy cover?

Kettering Buccleuch Academy is a special school in Kettering, North Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 4–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Kettering Buccleuch Academy?

Kettering Buccleuch Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.