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Corby Primary Academy

Butland Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 8QA, North Northamptonshire


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.6 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
468
Capacity
420
Ages
311
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
111%
Summary

With a "Good" Ofsted rating, this primary school offers a solid educational experience, with 86% of parents recommending it. While 60% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, there's room for improvement, especially as no students reached the higher standard. The school performs better than 63% of others in the UK, indicating a competitive academic environment.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 13 May 2025
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs UK
Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%.60%Bottom 37% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.0%Bottom 0% UK
Parent View (97 responses)
3.9
My child is happy
94%
My child makes good progress
92%
My child feels safe
91%
School keeps me informed
90%
Behaviour is good
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
13% disagree
Good range of subjects
86%
I'd recommend this school
86%
Good range of extra-curricular
79%
School has high expectations
77%
School supports development
74%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British47.6%
White Other25.4%
Black African10.7%
Asian Indian3.8%
Mixed Other3.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Black Other1.3%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Other0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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52.47412, -0.70245 · NN18 8QA

School details
Local authorityNorth Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN139827
School typeAcademy sponsor led

Frequently asked questions
What is Corby Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?

Corby Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 May 2025.

Is Corby Primary Academy a good school?

Corby Primary Academy scores 40.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

What do parents say about Corby Primary Academy?

Based on 97 Ofsted Parent View responses, Corby Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.

What are the best schools near NN18 8QA?

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