SchoolScoresDanesholme Junior Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
Motala Close, Corby, NN18 9DT
01536 741657 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 15 May 2018.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 2 November 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
28 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
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 Joint 7th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Corby. Higher than 14% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 90% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 3rd highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Corby. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 6th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Corby. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 82% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Corby. Higher than 57% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 53% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 20 parents who had raised a concern Joint 2nd highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Corby. Higher than 55% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 76% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 6th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Corby. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82%said yes | 83% | 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. 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
85 pupils in this year group.
62% — 3 points above the North Northamptonshire average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 62% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 78% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 68% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 67% | 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. | 102 | 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 20 state primary schools in Corby. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 33.2% | 21.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 11th highest of 20 state primary schools in Corby. Higher than 58% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 4.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 11th highest of 20 state primary schools in Corby. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.1% | 12.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 10th highest of 20 state primary schools in Corby. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 30.7% | 21.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 14th lowest of 20 state primary schools in Corby. Lower than 33% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 15th lowest of 20 state primary schools in Corby. Lower than 33% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.8% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 20th lowest of 20 state primary schools in Corby. Lower than 7% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 8.5 | 3.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 20th lowest of 20 state primary schools in Corby. Lower than 9% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.06% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 12th highest of 20 state primary schools in Corby. Higher than 76% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.9 | 22.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 13th highest of 20 state primary schools in Corby. Higher than 44% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.4 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 15th highest of 20 state primary schools in Corby. Higher than 41% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.3% | 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
- Danesholme Infant Academy 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Kingswood Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beanfield Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hazel Leys Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oakley Vale Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed, may be improving 2023 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Corby Primary Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Brendan's Catholic Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 37% met expected standard (KS2)
- Exeter A Learning Community Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodnewton- A Learning Community 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Danesholme Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?
Danesholme Junior Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 15 May 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 2 November 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Danesholme Junior Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Danesholme Junior Academy?
82% of the 28 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Danesholme Junior Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142062.
- 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, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.