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Corby Business Academy
Academy Way, Gretton Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 5EB, North Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.7 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,186
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 83% nationally. While 50% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the figures for higher grades and EBacc entry suggest there is room for improvement. Notably, 64% of graduates progress to university, with 14% attending top-third institutions, indicating a positive trajectory for students.
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Last inspected: 18 April 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 39.0 | Bottom 17% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 50% | Bottom 13% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 28% | Bottom 13% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 12% | Bottom 16% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 8% | Bottom 16% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 64% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 14% | Average |
Based on 56 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British65.9%
White Other20.6%
Black African4.6%
Mixed Other2.3%
Black Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Other0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.50857, -0.64229 · NN17 5EB
School details
Local authorityNorth Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN135306
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.corbybusinessacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Corby Business Academy rated by Ofsted?
Corby Business Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 April 2023.
Is Corby Business Academy a good school?
Corby Business Academy scores 22.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Corby Business Academy in GCSEs?
Corby Business Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.0. 50% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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