Corby Business Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Address | Academy Way, NN17 5EB |
| School Website | www.corbybusinessacademy.org |
| Telephone | 1536303120 |
| URN | 135306 |
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
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 18/04/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted 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 |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 18 April 2023 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 09 February 2022 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 23 March 2021 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 02 April 2019 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 16 June 2017 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 29 November 2016 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 11 October 2012 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 26 January 2011 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 03 March 2010 | Monitoring visit | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 Applications | 514 |
| As first preference | 198 |
| As second preference | 163 |
| As third preference | 153 |
| Total Offers Made | 190 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 163 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 430 |
| As first preference | 151 |
| As second preference | 141 |
| As third preference | 138 |
| Total Offers Made | 194 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 135 |
| second preference offers | 45 |
| third preference offers | 14 |
| first preference v offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 477 |
| As first preference | 169 |
| As second preference | 133 |
| As third preference | 175 |
| Total Offers Made | 193 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 147 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 25 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 378 |
| As first preference | 117 |
| As second preference | 109 |
| As third preference | 152 |
| Total Offers Made | 196 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 117 |
| second preference offers | 45 |
| third preference offers | 27 |
| first preference v offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 442 |
| As first preference | 158 |
| As second preference | 135 |
| As third preference | 149 |
| Total Offers Made | 189 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 135 |
| second preference offers | 34 |
| third preference offers | 20 |
| first preference v offers | 1.34% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 510 |
| As first preference | 151 |
| As second preference | 155 |
| As third preference | 204 |
| Total Offers Made | 193 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 113 |
| second preference offers | 51 |
| third preference offers | 29 |
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 439 |
| As first preference | 120 |
| As second preference | 158 |
| As third preference | 161 |
| Total Offers Made | 188 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 109 |
| second preference offers | 57 |
| third preference offers | 22 |
| first preference v offers | 1.32% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 540 |
| As first preference | 197 |
| As second preference | 170 |
| As third preference | 173 |
| Total Offers Made | 184 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 149 |
| second preference offers | 29 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 477 |
| As first preference | 119 |
| As second preference | 180 |
| As third preference | 178 |
| Total Offers Made | 182 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 97 |
| second preference offers | 53 |
| third preference offers | 32 |
| first preference v offers | 1.41% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 479 |
| As first preference | 175 |
| As second preference | 165 |
| As third preference | 139 |
| Total Offers Made | 186 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 124 |
| second preference offers | 44 |
| third preference offers | 18 |
| first preference v offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 419 |
| As first preference | 168 |
| As second preference | 133 |
| As third preference | 118 |
| Total Offers Made | 197 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 143 |
| second preference offers | 44 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 60% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 19% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 44% |
| no | 56% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| dont know | 6% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 61% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 9% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 17% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 84% |
| no | 16% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 66.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 22.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 68.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 21.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
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