Kettering Buccleuch Academy vs Youth Works Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kettering Buccleuch Academy
Kettering · Academy all-through · Ages 4–18
1,808 students
Youth Works Community College
Northamptonshire · Independent secondary · Ages 13–16
4 students
| Measure | Kettering Buccleuch Academy Kettering, East Midlands | Youth Works Community College Northamptonshire, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #157 of 329 | – |
| National rank | #1968 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–18 | Ages 13–16 |
| Students | 1,808 | 4 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,808 | 4 |
| Free school meals | 25.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 20% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.57 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.8 | – |
| town | Kettering | Northamptonshire |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.kba.uk | www.youthworksnorthamptonshire.org.uk/community-college/general-college-information/ |
The verdict
- •Kettering Buccleuch Academy is the larger school with 1,808 students compared with 4.
- •Kettering Buccleuch Academy is a academy school while Youth Works Community College is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kettering Buccleuch Academy better than Youth Works Community College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kettering Buccleuch Academy and Youth Works Community College?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Kettering and Northamptonshire in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kettering Buccleuch Academy: 1,808. Youth Works Community College: 4. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kettering Buccleuch Academy and Youth Works Community College rank in East Midlands?
Kettering Buccleuch Academy is 157th of 329 and Youth Works Community College is unranked among all-through schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).