The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 83% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
83%
+21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 144
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 5.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- Trust
- THE BROOKE WESTON TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Julia Dickinson (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Kirby Road, Gretton, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 3DB
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Gretton Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Gretton Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gretton Primary Academy?
Gretton Primary Academy currently has 144 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gretton Primary Academy take?
Gretton Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gretton Primary Academy?
Gretton Primary Academy is in Corby, NN17 3DB, in the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gretton Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Gretton Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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