The short version
Secondary. 20% capacity.
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 293
- Capacity
- 20%
- FSM
- 20.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- Trust
- MERIDIAN TRUST
- Head
- Mr Matthew Norris
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
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We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
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Location
Oundle Road, Weldon, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 3GE
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is Weldon Village Academy a selective school?
No. Weldon Village Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Weldon Village Academy?
Weldon Village Academy currently has 293 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Weldon Village Academy take?
Weldon Village Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Weldon Village Academy?
Weldon Village Academy is in Corby, NN17 3GE, in the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Weldon Village Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Weldon Village Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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