The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 69 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 802
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 27.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- Trust
- INSPIRING FUTURES THROUGH LEARNING
- Head
- Mrs Kate West (Interim Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Rowlett Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 2NU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLodge Park Academy
Secondary · 580m away
Studfall Junior Academy
Primary · 614m away
St Brendan's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 885m away
Studfall Infant Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Beanfield Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Hazel Leys Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Maplefields Academy
Academy · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Woodnewton- A Learning Community's Ofsted rating?
Woodnewton- A Learning Community was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Woodnewton- A Learning Community?
Woodnewton- A Learning Community currently has 802 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Woodnewton- A Learning Community take?
Woodnewton- A Learning Community caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Woodnewton- A Learning Community?
Woodnewton- A Learning Community is in Corby, NN17 2NU, in the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Woodnewton- A Learning Community have a sixth form?
No, Woodnewton- A Learning Community does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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