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Brooke Weston Academy
Coomb Road, Corby, Great Oakley, Northamptonshire, NN18 8LA, North Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.0 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,179
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 50.5, placing it in the top 28% nationally. The school has a commendable 75% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 76% progress to university, with a notable 24% attending top-third institutions. However, parents may want to consider the school's performance in securing higher grades, as only 59% achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths.
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Last inspected: 7 November 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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. | 50.5 | Top 28% 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%. | 75% | Top 25% 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%. | 59% | Top 20% 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%. | 77% | Top 7% 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%. | 58% | Top 7% 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%. | 76% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 24% | Above avg |
Based on 141 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British58.7%
White Other15.2%
Black African7.5%
Asian Indian3.6%
Mixed Other2.7%
Asian Other2.3%
Black Other2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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52.46744, -0.71236 · NN18 8LA
School details
Local authorityNorth Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN135317
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.brookeweston.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Brooke Weston Academy rated by Ofsted?
Brooke Weston Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 November 2023.
Is Brooke Weston Academy a good school?
Brooke Weston Academy scores 72.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% 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 Brooke Weston Academy in GCSEs?
Brooke Weston Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.5. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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