SchoolScoresBrooke Weston Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of THE BROOKE WESTON TRUST
Coomb Road, Corby, Great Oakley, NN18 8LA
01536 396366 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 7 November 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
116 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
North Northamptonshire comparisons use the 10 of its 21 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 11 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 2nd highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Northamptonshire. Higher than 79% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 77% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Northamptonshire. Higher than 90% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 80% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 3rd highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Northamptonshire. Higher than 67% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 70% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 46 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Northamptonshire. Higher than 86% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 46% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 86 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Northamptonshire. Higher than 70% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 65% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Northamptonshire. Higher than 77% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 72% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. North Northamptonshire figures pool parents at the North Northamptonshire schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
182 pupils in this year group.
59% — 21 points above the North Northamptonshire average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 59% | 38% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 50.5 | 42.9 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.8 | 3.8 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
180 pupils in this year group.
96% — 5 points above the North Northamptonshire average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 96% | 91% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 53% | 40% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 1% | – | 13% |
| Further education college | 38% | 44% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 93% | 96% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
119 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C+ | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 17% | 20% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 50% | 46% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 33.6 | 32.7 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
21 subjects, 317 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 48 | 0% | 4% | 19% |
| Mathematics | 39 | 5% | 33% | 40% |
| Business Studies:Single | 34 | 0% | 9% | 16% |
| Biology | 22 | 0% | 14% | 27% |
| Chemistry | 22 | 0% | 9% | 30% |
| English Literature | 19 | 5% | 26% | 23% |
| Geography | 17 | 0% | 35% | 23% |
| English Language | 14 | 0% | 21% | 13% |
| History | 14 | 0% | 7% | 23% |
| Physics | 14 | 7% | 21% | 31% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 13 | 0% | 15% | 14% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 12 | 0% | 8% | 38% |
| Government and Politics | 11 | 0% | 0% | 26% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 10 | 10% | 30% | 24% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 8 | 0% | 25% | 15% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 7 | 14% | 14% | 59% |
| Sociology | 7 | 14% | 57% | 20% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: French, Logic / Philosophy, Polish, Spanish.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
142 students in this year group.
92% — 2 points above the North Northamptonshire average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 92% | 90% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 5% | 7% |
| Work | 18% | 26% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 95% | 92% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
141 students in this year group.
76% — 6 points above the North Northamptonshire average, and 16 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 76% | 70% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 24% | 21% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 76% | 76% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in North Northamptonshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 180 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 291 |
| Of those, offered a place | 161 (55%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 664 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.8 · 2025: 1.7 · 2026: 1.6
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 18th highest of 21 state secondary schools in North Northamptonshire. Higher than 26% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 18.6% | 23.3%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 21 state secondary schools in North Northamptonshire. Higher than 67% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.7% | 2.9%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 17th highest of 21 state secondary schools in North Northamptonshire. Higher than 14% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 8.5% | 12.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 9th highest of 21 state secondary schools in North Northamptonshire. Higher than 65% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 19.1% | 16.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 21 state secondary schools in North Northamptonshire. Lower than 87% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 5.9% | 8.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 21 state secondary schools in North Northamptonshire. Lower than 87% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 14.4% | 23.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 20 state secondary schools in North Northamptonshire. Lower than 67% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.1 | 30.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 9th lowest of 20 state secondary schools in North Northamptonshire. Lower than 53% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.4% | 9.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.37% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 13th highest of 20 state secondary schools in North Northamptonshire. Higher than 56% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.1 | 17.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 11th highest of 20 state secondary schools in North Northamptonshire. Higher than 68% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.6 | 12.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 7th highest of 21 state secondary schools in North Northamptonshire. Higher than 76% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 18.6% | 16.2%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Kingswood Secondary Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 34% grade 5+ English and maths
- Corby Technical School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Lodge Park Academy 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 3 expected, 1 needs attention · 21% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Brooke Weston Academy's Ofsted rating?
Brooke Weston Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 7 November 2023.
How did Brooke Weston Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 59% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 13 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Brooke Weston Academy?
89% of the 116 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Brooke Weston Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Brooke Weston Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 291 families put Brooke Weston Academy as their first choice for 180 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 161 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 135317.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.