Virtual Open Evening 2020
Our 'live' Virtual Open Evening took place on Thursday 24th September.
Our academy is a vibrant, dynamic and inspiring environment in which to study.
We have been heavily oversubscribed for the last 5 years and expect this to be the case again this year.
Please remember that the deadline for completion of your application form for a secondary school place is 5:00pm on 31st October 2020.
Principal's Presentation
On Thursday 24th September our 'live' Virtual Open Evening began with a presentation delivered by our Principal, Mr Di Salvo, and other key members of the academy's leadership team.
This was streamed live to the homepage of our website.
This is essential viewing for prospective parents and students as it gives a clear picture of our vision for the academy.
If you were not able to join us and wish to watch a recording of the presentation, please click here.
The KBA Vision
The KBA Vision can be seen below. This is a clear visualisation of our ethos and values.
Please visit The Interactive KBA Vision by clicking on the image below.
When hovering over the key strands of The KBA Vision you are be able to watch a series of short videos in which members of staff and students will share further information with you.
Frequently Asked Questions
You will probably have lots of questions about applying for a secondary school place, especially if this is the first time you have been through this process.
In order to try to help we have provided a list of FAQs on the Admissions page of our website.
Read through our Admissions FAQs by clicking here.
Virtual Tour
We are sorry that we are unable to offer group or individual tours of the academy in the same way as usual. We know, however, that you will understand the reasons for this during the current Covid-19 pandemic.
Prospective parents and students will, however, be able to take a virtual tour of the academy from Thursday September 24th.
You will be able to tour key areas of the academy building in order to see exactly what a 21st century learning environment such as Kettering Buccleuch Academy has to offer.
Videos available for you to watch are below. Pleased be aware that we have guided you around the building in the way that we would normally operate.
Why Buccleuch?
Find out why we are called Kettering Buccleuch Academy.
The Academy Building
Discover a little more about our 21st century learning environment and external space
Moving Around The Building
Wed want all students to look forward to finding their way around our building when they join us
What's Your Calling?
Visit our London Underground themed careers corridor
Subject Corridor : Science
Take a look into the Science corridor and visit one of our innovatively decorated science teaching rooms.
Subject Corridor : Humanities
Our building is designed to bring learning to life. See how we do this as you are taken into one of our subject corridors.
Subject Corridor : Languages
This corridor is designed to have the feel of a Spanish street. Find out more by watching this video.
The Art Barn
We have some very talented artists here at KBA. See some of their work on display in this open-plan, inspirational learning environment.
A Year In The Life Of KBA
Watch the video below to see some of the highlights of a typical year here at Kettering Buccleuch Academy.
Curriculum
Should you wish to learn mnore about the curriculum offered at Kettering Buccleuch Academy please use the 'curriculum' tab at the top of this page.
From there you will be able to read about the content covered by each subject area.
Other Information
Please click on the 'information' tab at the top of this page for details regarding topics including, but not limited to:
- Bus Services
- Careers
- Enrichment
- House System
- Safeguarding
- Special Educational Needs
Prospectus
You can read through a copy of our Prospectus below.