Long Buckby Junior School
Northampton, NN6 7PX · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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42nd of 138 primary schools in West Northamptonshire we can score, 147 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.3/10 against 3,948 of them, against 6.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Long Buckby Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 181 pupils against a stated capacity of 216. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school monitor progress for pupils who are not yet meeting expected standards in reading?
What Ofsted said about Long Buckby Junior School
Overview
Long Buckby Junior School continues to be a good school, described as a "nurturing and happy" environment where leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour and learning. Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes, achieve well, and feel safe within a community that values inclusivity and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite and well-mannered," showing high levels of focus and respect for peers and adults.
- The phonics programme is "well taught," with creative approaches like a reading garden fostering a love of reading.
- The mathematics curriculum is "ambitious," helping pupils develop fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving skills through daily practice.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well supported" with effective adaptations and external agency collaboration.
- Staff feel "well supported by leaders" regarding workload and value the training opportunities provided.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, the "specific knowledge that pupils should learn is not yet precisely identified," limiting how well teachers can check learning.
- The school must ensure the curriculum sets out exactly what pupils should learn and when, with a consistent approach to assessment.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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