Long Buckby Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | High Street Long Buckby Northampton Northamptonshire NN6 7RE |
| Reference Number | 121844 |
Long Buckby Infant School has been rated as 'Good' in its latest inspection. The school fosters a warm and inviting environment, where pupils feel happy and engaged in their learning. Strong leadership is evident, with an emphasis on high expectations for both academic performance and personal development. Teachers provide effective support, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring that all children develop confidence and a sense of community. The measures implemented, such as a school-wide phonics initiative, have positively impacted pupils' reading skills and enjoyment of literacy.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 140 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 40%
Girls: 60% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 28 | 47 |
| 2 | 22 | 29 | 51 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.7% |
| White, Other | 5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 14 Nov 2017 | Short inspection |
| 19 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Jun 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Oct 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and enjoy coming to school.
- High expectations for pupil behaviour are consistently maintained.
- The school has a strong sense of community and tolerance.
- Investment in phonics has improved reading outcomes.
- Well-structured curriculum helps pupils retain knowledge.
- Effective support and resources are provided for pupils with SEND.
- Pupils behave well and low-level disruption is rare.
- Strong engagement from parents and the local community.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in curriculum delivery need to be addressed.
- Not all teachers are ambitious for all pupils to achieve their best.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 3 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Long Buckby Junior School
South Close, Long Buckby, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 7PX |
0.3 miles |
|
East Haddon Church of England Primary School
Church Lane, East Haddon, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 8DB |
2.4 miles |
|
West Haddon Endowed Church of England Primary School
The Green, West Haddon, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 7AN |
2.64 miles |
|
Brington Primary School
Little Brington, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 4HX |
3.04 miles |
|
Welton Church of England Academy
Well Lane, Welton, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 2JZ |
3.1 miles |
|
Monksmoor Park Church of England Primary School
Croxden Way, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 2PD |
3.46 miles |
|
Crick Primary School
Main Road, Crick, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 7TU |
3.91 miles |
|
Ashby Fields Primary School
Wimborne Place, Ashby Fields, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 0YP |
3.99 miles |
|
Guilsborough Church of England Primary School
The Green, Guilsborough, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 8PT |
4.38 miles |
|
Falconer's Hill Academy
Ashby Road, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 0QF |
4.48 miles |
|
Falconer's Hill Infant School
Ashby Road, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 0QF |
4.51 miles |
|
Abbey CofE Academy
Vicar Lane, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4GD |
4.58 miles |
|
Kilsby Church of England Primary School
Manor Road, Kilsby, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 8XS |
4.63 miles |
|
Flore Church of England Primary School
The Avenue, Flore, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 4LZ |
4.83 miles |
|
St James Infant School
90 St James Street, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4AG |
4.9 miles |
|
Harlestone Primary School
Church Lane, Lower Harlestone, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 4EN |
4.93 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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DSLV E-ACT Academy
Hawke Road, Southbrook, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 4LJ |
4.38 miles |
|
Guilsborough Academy
West Haddon Road, Guilsborough, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 8QE |
4.44 miles |
|
The Parker E-ACT Academy
Ashby Road, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 0QE |
4.48 miles |
|
Daventry Hill School
Ashby Road, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 0QE |
4.61 miles |