The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.5
6.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
59%
17.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
77%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.18
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 180 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 111 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,179
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 18.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- Trust
- THE BROOKE WESTON TRUST
- Head
- Ms Clare Haworth (Associate Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Coomb Road, Corby, Great Oakley, Northamptonshire, NN18 8LA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOakley Vale Primary School
Primary · 519m away
Kingswood Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby
Primary · 1.3km away
Danesholme Infant Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Danesholme Junior Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Hazel Leys Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Kingswood Secondary Academy
Secondary · 1.9km away
Maplefields Academy
Academy · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Brooke Weston Academy a selective school?
No. Brooke Weston Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Brooke Weston Academy's Ofsted rating?
Brooke Weston Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brooke Weston Academy?
Brooke Weston Academy currently has 1,179 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brooke Weston Academy take?
Brooke Weston Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Brooke Weston Academy?
Brooke Weston Academy is in Great Oakley, NN18 8LA, in the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brooke Weston Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Brooke Weston Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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