The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.7
1.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
0.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
55%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.03
Band 3Source: 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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 147 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 88 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 987
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 23%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- Trust
- THE BROOKE WESTON TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Angela Reynolds
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Cottingham Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1TD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmExeter A Learning Community Academy
Primary · 448m away
Corby Old Village Primary School
Primary · 931m away
Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School
Primary · 941m away
Pen Green Centre for Children and Their Families
Nursery · 1.3km away
Hazel Leys Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby
Primary · 1.6km away
Studfall Infant Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Studfall Junior Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Corby Technical School a selective school?
No. Corby Technical School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Corby Technical School's Ofsted rating?
Corby Technical School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Corby Technical School?
Corby Technical School currently has 987 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Corby Technical School take?
Corby Technical School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Corby Technical School?
Corby Technical School is in Corby, NN17 1TD, in the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Corby Technical School have a sixth form?
Yes, Corby Technical School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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