Corby Business Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Academy Way Gretton Road Corby Northamptonshire NN17 5EB |
| Phone | 01536303120 |
| Reference Number | 135306 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1168 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 26% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 109 | 99 | 208 |
| 8 | 115 | 107 | 222 |
| 9 | 103 | 98 | 201 |
| 10 | 96 | 101 | 197 |
| 11 | 98 | 111 | 209 |
| 12 | 37 | 32 | 69 |
| 13 | 26 | 36 | 62 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 66.2% |
| White, Other | 22.1% |
| African | 2.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-05-26 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-18 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2022-02-09 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2021-03-23 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2019-04-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2017-06-16 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2016-11-29 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-10-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-01-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-03-03 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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0.01 miles |
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Weldon Church of England Primary School
Chapel Road, Weldon, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 3HP |
0.84 miles |
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Corby Old Village Primary School
High Street, Corby Old Village Primary School, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1UU |
1.97 miles |
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Pen Green Centre for Children and Their Families
Pen Green Lane, Corby, NN17 1BJ |
2 miles |
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Rockingham Primary School
Rockingham Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1AJ |
2.1 miles |
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Gretton Primary Academy
Kirby Road, Gretton, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 3DB |
2.33 miles |
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Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School
Occupation Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1EE |
2.46 miles |
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Little Stanion Primary School
Roman Road, Little Stanion, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 8TD |
2.49 miles |
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Stanion Church of England (Aided) Primary School
Cardigan Road, Stanion, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 1BY |
2.5 miles |
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Studfall Infant Academy
Rowlett Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 2BP |
2.62 miles |
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Exeter A Learning Community Academy
Brayford Avenue, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 8DL |
2.81 miles |
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Studfall Junior Academy
Rowlett Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 2BT |
2.88 miles |
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Woodnewton- A Learning Community
Rowlett Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 2NU |
3.26 miles |
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Corby Primary Academy
Butland Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 8QA |
3.47 miles |
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Hazel Leys Academy
Gainsborough Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 0QF |
3.48 miles |
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby
Patrick Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 9NT |
3.53 miles |
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St Brendan's Catholic Primary School
Beanfield Avenue, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 0AZ |
3.66 miles |
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Brigstock Latham's Church of England Primary School
Latham Street, Brigstock, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 3HD |
3.74 miles |
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Kingswood Primary Academy
Southbrook, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 9BE |
3.85 miles |
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Oakley Vale Primary School
Cheltenham Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 8RH |
3.86 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Weldon Village Academy
Oundle Road, Weldon, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 3GE |
1.49 miles |
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Corby Technical School
Cottingham Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1TD |
2.54 miles |
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Lodge Park Academy
Shetland Way, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 2JH |
3.35 miles |
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Red Kite Academy
Purbeck Drive, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 0BX |
4.03 miles |
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Brooke Weston Academy
Coomb Road, Corby, Great Oakley, Northamptonshire, NN18 8LA |
4.1 miles |
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Maplefields Academy
Tower Hill Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 0TH |
4.14 miles |
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Kingswood Secondary Academy
Gainsborough Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 9NS |
4.37 miles |