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Buckton Fields Primary School

West Northamptonshire, NN2 8ESPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
75 1st-choice / 61 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Buckton Fields Primary School

Buckton Fields Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 148 applications for just 61 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.43. Of those applications, 75 were first-preference choices, and all 61 places went to first-preference families. That level of demand suggests parents who get a place tend to be very satisfied. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 4 to 11, with no religious character, and currently has 221 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, so there is room for growth. The headteacher is Sarah Straiton, currently on maternity cover. While the Parent View data isn't included here, the oversubscription figures alone tell you this is a school that local parents actively want.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressHome Farm Drive, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN2 8ES
HeadteacherSarah Straiton (Maternity Cover)
Local AuthorityWest Northamptonshire
Number of Pupils221
Free School Meals (FSM)5.9%
School Capacity221 / 420 (53% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 22 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Art StudiosLibraryMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsGymnasium

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballAthleticsCross CountryCricketSwimmingTennis

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubEco ClubFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: bucktonschool.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Buckton Fields Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.