Corby Primary Academy, Corby
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Corby Primary Academy creates a caring, supportive environment where children enjoy school and achieve well. The curriculum carefully builds knowledge over time and includes enriching experiences like trips, while the school strongly supports all learners including those with additional needs. Pupils develop important life skills including online safety, healthy relationships and an understanding of equality and British values.
Key Strengths
- Well-sequenced curriculum with clear knowledge progressions and enriching trips and experiences
- Effective support for pupils with SEND, with systems to identify needs quickly and encourage independence
- Strong focus on reading with daily story time and effective phonics teaching that helps pupils become fluent readers
- Pupils behave sensibly and respectfully with clear expectations supported by positive routines
- Excellent personal, social and health education that prepares pupils for life beyond school, including online safety and understanding British values
Areas for Improvement
- Checking of pupils' learning is inconsistent - pupils' errors and misconceptions are not always addressed quickly enough
- Teaching does not always adapt swiftly when pupils are ready to move on or deepen their learning, which can limit their thinking
- In early years, staff sometimes do not check carefully that children gain the intended learning from activities
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with robust systems in place to protect pupils.
Extracurricular Activities
Daily story time, school council, librarian roles, play leader roles, polling station elections for house captains
Corby Primary Academy is a friendly, welcoming school where pupils achieve well and enjoy learning. The school has an ambitious curriculum with effective teaching that helps pupils develop knowledge and important values like respect, responsibility and resilience.
At a Glance
8.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
97 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 77% to 72%. Maths has declined from 83% to 75%. Writing has declined from 78% to 65%.
Class Sizes
30.1
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.1
KS2
14
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
112%
Over capacity
472 pupils
420 capacity
52 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Corby
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Corby
Admissions Demand - North Northamptonshire
Places available
4,537
Applications
3,653
Got 1st preference
92.5%
Got preferred school
98.2%
Primary admissions across North Northamptonshire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.40304%
Overall absence
8.19672%
Persistent absence
366
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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