Corby Business Academy

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityNorth Northamptonshire
AddressAcademy Way, NN17 5EB
URN135306

School Census

Total 1143
Girls/Boys 565/578
Girls/Boys Ratio 49.4%/50.6%
% pupils where English not first language 26.6%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 213
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 11.5%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
18/04/2023 Good
02/04/2019 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 18/04/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 02/04/2019
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 44.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 44.40%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 61.80%
Entering EBacc 23.20%
EBacc average point score 3.91
Progress 8 0.08
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 40.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 40%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 51%
Entering EBacc 27%
EBacc average point score 3.52
Progress 8 -0.01
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 42
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 40%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 57%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.64
Progress 8 -0.35

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.21%
Total Applications514
As first preference198
As second preference163
As third preference153
Total Offers Made190
first preference offers163
second preference offers23
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.12%
Total Applications430
As first preference151
As second preference141
As third preference138
Total Offers Made194
first preference offers135
second preference offers45
third preference offers14
first preference v offers 1.15%
Total Applications477
As first preference169
As second preference133
As third preference175
Total Offers Made193
first preference offers147
second preference offers21
third preference offers25
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications378
As first preference117
As second preference109
As third preference152
Total Offers Made196
first preference offers117
second preference offers45
third preference offers27
first preference v offers 1.17%
Total Applications442
As first preference158
As second preference135
As third preference149
Total Offers Made189
first preference offers135
second preference offers34
third preference offers20
first preference v offers 1.34%
Total Applications510
As first preference151
As second preference155
As third preference204
Total Offers Made193
first preference offers113
second preference offers51
third preference offers29
first preference v offers 1.10%
Total Applications439
As first preference120
As second preference158
As third preference161
Total Offers Made188
first preference offers109
second preference offers57
third preference offers22
first preference v offers 1.32%
Total Applications540
As first preference197
As second preference170
As third preference173
Total Offers Made184
first preference offers149
second preference offers29
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.23%
Total Applications477
As first preference119
As second preference180
As third preference178
Total Offers Made182
first preference offers97
second preference offers53
third preference offers32
first preference v offers 1.41%
Total Applications479
As first preference175
As second preference165
As third preference139
Total Offers Made186
first preference offers124
second preference offers44
third preference offers18
first preference v offers 1.17%
Total Applications419
As first preference168
As second preference133
As third preference118
Total Offers Made197
first preference offers143
second preference offers44
third preference offers10

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree43%
agree45%
disagree11%
strongly disagree1%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree46%
agree47%
disagree5%
strongly disagree1%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree29%
agree54%
disagree9%
strongly disagree3%
don't know5%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree9%
agree13%
disagree4%
strongly disagree5%
don't know8%
not applicable61%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree28%
agree45%
disagree17%
strongly disagree8%
don't know3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree37%
agree26%
disagree8%
strongly disagree7%
don't know3%
not applicable20%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes45%
no55%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree62%
agree18%
disagree9%
strongly disagree6%
dont know6%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree32%
agree54%
disagree4%
strongly disagree4%
don't know7%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree32%
agree61%
disagree1%
strongly disagree4%
don't know3%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree38%
agree50%
disagree7%
strongly disagree5%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree39%
agree54%
disagree1%
strongly disagree3%
don't know3%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree45%
agree36%
disagree7%
strongly disagree4%
don't know9%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree32%
agree41%
disagree5%
strongly disagree5%
don't know17%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes86%
no14%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin66.2%
any other white background ethnic origin22.1%
african ethnic origin2.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.3%
any other black background ethnic origin1%
white and black african ethnic origin0.9%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.8%
white and asian ethnic origin0.7%
indian ethnic origin0.7%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin68.2%
any other white background ethnic origin21.7%
african ethnic origin2.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.8%
any other black background ethnic origin0.9%
white and asian ethnic origin0.8%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.7%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.7%

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