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Long Buckby Junior School

Long Buckby Junior School is a Primary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire. Use our free interactive catchment tool to check whether any property falls within this school's catchment area.

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Ages 7-11Age range
PrimarySchool phase
78%Capacity used (169 of 216 pupils)
14.80%Free school meals eligible

⚠️ Important: Catchment Measuring Points Vary

School catchment distances are not always measured from the school's postcode or map pin. Some schools measure from the school gates, others from the main entrance, a specific published measuring point, or the centre of the school building. Always check Long Buckby Junior School's published admissions policy or contact West Northamptonshire Council directly to confirm the exact measuring point before relying on any distance calculation.

School Details

School nameLong Buckby Junior School
URN121843
AddressSouth Close, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 7PX
Telephone01327842445
HeadteacherTony Cox (Headteacher)
School typeCommunity school
PhasePrimary
Age rangeAges 7-11
GenderMixed
Local authorityWest Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
Approx. coordinates52.298576, -1.079644 (indicative only — see warning above)

Admissions Information

📌 How places are allocated at this school

This school is likely to use straight-line distance from home to school as its oversubscription criterion, making our catchment checker directly applicable. Always verify the exact measuring point with the school or local authority.

Key Information for Parents

📍 How to use our catchment tool

Click "Open Catchment Tool" above, add this school by searching for its name or postcode, enter the catchment distance from the school's admissions policy, then check any address to see if it falls inside or outside catchment.

📄 Find the admissions policy

The official admissions policy for Long Buckby Junior School will be published on the school's website or on the West Northamptonshire Council website. Search for "Long Buckby Junior School admissions policy" to find the current year's document.

📋 Ofsted Inspection

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📋 Ofsted Inspection

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check if my address is in the catchment area for Long Buckby Junior School?

Use our free catchment tool above. Enter the school's name or postcode to plot it on the map, add the catchment radius from the school's admissions policy, then use "Check Address" to test any postcode or address. Always verify the exact measuring point with West Northamptonshire Council or the school directly.

Where can I find the official catchment distance for Long Buckby Junior School?

The school's admissions policy document contains the oversubscription criteria and published catchment distances. For community schools, West Northamptonshire Council publishes annual admissions statistics including the furthest distance offered at each school. For academies and faith schools, check the school's own website.

Is the catchment area for Long Buckby Junior School the same every year?

No — catchment distances change year on year depending on how many children apply and how many places are available. Always use the most recent admissions data from the school or local authority.

What is the URN for Long Buckby Junior School?

The Unique Reference Number (URN) for Long Buckby Junior School is 121843. Use this to look up the school on the Get Information About Schools service or find Ofsted reports.

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