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Corby Technical School

verifiedData: DfE & Ofsted 2024/25

personMrs Angela Reynolds

corporate_fareTHE BROOKE WESTON TRUST

location_onCorby, NN17 1TD

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2025

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Students

999

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Attainment 8

45.8

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GCSE Rank

#8 in North Northamptonshire

#1,615 of 3,216 nationally

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Corby Technical School is a Free schools secondary school in Corby, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.0×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Corby Technical School is a free schools in Corby, North Northamptonshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE BROOKE WESTON TRUST. The school has approximately 987 pupils on roll, of whom 23% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.8, placing the school #8 in North Northamptonshire and #1,615 of 3,216 nationally. 42.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 15.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 13 A-level subjects. 50.0% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 21.9% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.06 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2025. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.0× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.6:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: Department for Education 2024/25, Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

45.8

Grade 5+ E&M

42.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)15.6%

Entering EBacc54.60%

EBacc APS4.07

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc78.20%

EBacc APS4.14

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc81%

EBacc APS4.21

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.35

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc50%

EBacc APS4.46

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc52%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.54

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc51%

EBacc APS4.48

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc48%

EBacc APS3.85

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.06

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*9.4%

Achieving A*–A21.9%

Achieving A*–B50.0%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate78.6%

A-level subjects offered13

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.27

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate97.70%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate94.10%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate85.7%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

25 March 2025

Inspection Report

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29 April 2014

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2025-03-25

S5 Inspection EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2014-04-29

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

4.4%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.0%(30 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 987 pupils. During this period, there were 43 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.4%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	987	43	4.4%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	975	19	1.9%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	991	114	11.5%	7.4%	3
2023/24 (Spring term)	985	71	7.2%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	992	82	8.3%	8.2%	6
2022/23 (Summer term)	994	53	5.3%	6.6%	3
2022/23 (Spring term)	999	44	4.4%	6.4%	3
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,007	41	4.1%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	946	24	2.5%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	953	17	1.8%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	957	26	2.7%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	774	13	1.7%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	774	5	0.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	773	11	1.4%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	616	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	616	9	1.5%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	616	13	2.1%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	563	8	1.4%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	564	8	1.4%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	558	10	1.8%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	467	2	0.4%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	472	13	2.8%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	475	9	1.9%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	366	12	3.3%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	370	20	5.4%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	371	15	4.0%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 46 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 32 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 23 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 16 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 14 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

13.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

10.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

6.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

disagree42%

strongly disagree55%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

agree10%

disagree35%

strongly disagree52%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

agree10%

disagree29%

strongly disagree61%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes39%

no61%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

disagree25%

strongly disagree75%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree13%

agree16%

disagree10%

strongly disagree35%

don't know26%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree6%

agree16%

disagree39%

strongly disagree35%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

agree6%

disagree32%

strongly disagree61%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

agree68%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

don't know23%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree13%

agree61%

disagree13%

strongly disagree6%

don't know6%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

agree10%

disagree32%

strongly disagree55%

don't know3%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes6%

no94%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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