The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.0
4.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
28%
13.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
12%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.19
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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 187 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 119 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
- 1,186
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 25%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- Trust
- THE BROOKE WESTON TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kerry Prior (Associate Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
February 2022 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Academy Way, Gretton Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 5EB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Corby Business Academy a selective school?
No. Corby Business Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Corby Business Academy's Ofsted rating?
Corby Business Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Corby Business Academy?
Corby Business Academy currently has 1,186 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Corby Business Academy take?
Corby Business Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Corby Business Academy?
Corby Business Academy is in Corby, NN17 5EB, in the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Corby Business Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Corby Business Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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