SchoolScoresCorby Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
Butland Road, Corby, NN18 8QA
01536 430510 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 13 May 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
97 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Corby comparisons use the 10 of its 20 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 10 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 | Corby | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Corby. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 90% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 5th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Corby. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Corby. Higher than 37% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 82% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 38 parents whose child had been bullied 9th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Corby. Higher than 10% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 34% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 73 parents who had raised a concern 5th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Corby. Higher than 45% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 76% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 10 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Corby. Higher than 12% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 58% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Corby. Higher than 32% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 83% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 21%). 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. Corby figures pool parents at the Corby 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
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
60 pupils in this year group.
60% — about the same as the North Northamptonshire average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 60% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 72% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 65% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 75% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. 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 primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 72 |
| Of those, offered a place | 57 (79%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 164 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 1.2
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 16th highest of 20 state primary schools in Corby. Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.0% | 21.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 20 state primary schools in Corby. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 4.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 14th highest of 20 state primary schools in Corby. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.6% | 12.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 20 state primary schools in Corby. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 36.3% | 21.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 20 state primary schools in Corby. Lower than 69% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 20 state primary schools in Corby. Lower than 72% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.2% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 13th lowest of 20 state primary schools in Corby. Lower than 24% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.4 | 3.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 11th lowest of 20 state primary schools in Corby. Lower than 31% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.21% | 0.06% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 20 state primary schools in Corby. Higher than 95% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 26.1 | 22.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 14th highest of 20 state primary schools in Corby. Higher than 37% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.0 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 20 state primary schools in Corby. Higher than 97% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 44.1% | 18.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary 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 primary schools
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oakley Vale Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed, may be improving 2023 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hazel Leys Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kingswood Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Exeter A Learning Community Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- Danesholme Junior Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Danesholme Infant Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- St Brendan's Catholic Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 37% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beanfield Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Little Stanion Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Corby Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 13 May 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Corby Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Corby Primary Academy?
86% of the 97 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Corby Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Corby Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 72 families put Corby Primary Academy as their first choice for 60 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 57 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 139827.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.