Maplefields Academy, Corby
Maplefields Academy is a special school for pupils aged 5 to 19 in Corby. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2013)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Maplefields Academy in detail
Maplefields Academy in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "May I take this opportunity to assure you that I will work to the best of my ability to give every student here the best chances to succeed. Those of you who know me well will expect me to carry out my role with determination and dedication."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Where pupils go next
Of the 16 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 69% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 38% to a further education college.
Who goes there
69.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.5% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (87%) and Mixed (9%).
Almost every pupil at Maplefields Academy has an education, health and care plan (122 of 122 in 2026). The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Maplefields Academy provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Corby Rail Station, about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Knights Close (before), 40 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Maplefields Academy issued 83 suspensions, 69.7 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from January 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its January 2013 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
69.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
SEMH
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 8% to 18% (2024 to 2025).
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 3 nearby schools
Social & online
Keep up with Maplefields Academy
Before and after school care
Maplefields Academy is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in North Northamptonshire
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Maplefields Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Maplefields Academy is in North Northamptonshire; for families living there:
- North Northamptonshire's school travel policy: Home to school transport policies and codes of conduct
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in North Northamptonshire is 9 (the median across 154 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
107%
Over capacity
122 pupils
114 places
8 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Corby
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Corby
Across North Northamptonshire council
Places available
4,402
Applications
4,186
Got 1st preference
85.2%
Got preferred school
96.4%
All secondary applications across North Northamptonshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
122
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Maplefields Academy provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
122
Total Pupils
103
Boys
19
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
26
Teachers
4.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,916
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
25.2%
Overall absence
54.2%
Persistent absence
118
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Maplefields Academy
What are GCSE results like at Maplefields Academy?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Maplefields Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 4.7. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Maplefields Academy's Ofsted rating?
Maplefields Academy's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2013, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Maplefields Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Maplefields Academy is oversubscribed, North Northamptonshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Maplefields Academy?
Maplefields Academy has around 122 pupils on roll. 70% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Maplefields Academy have specialist SEN provision?
Maplefields Academy provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
What is attendance like at Maplefields Academy?
25.2% of sessions were missed at Maplefields Academy in 2024/25. 54.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Maplefields Academy?
Apply through North Northamptonshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Maplefields Academy on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Maplefields Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Maplefields Academy is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near Maplefields Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in North Northamptonshire is 9 (the median across 154 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Maplefields Academy?
Maplefields Academy is at Tower Hill Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 0TH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)