Lodge Park Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Shetland Way Corby Northamptonshire NN17 2JH |
| Phone | 01536203817 |
| Reference Number | 139060 |
Lodge Park Academy has been rated as requiring improvement overall, though it demonstrates several strengths in educational delivery. The school boasts a good quality of education, particularly excelling in curriculum design that supports student knowledge growth, with effective measures in place for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Additionally, students are well-prepared for their future paths, especially within the supportive environment of the sixth form. However, concerns persist regarding behaviour management, with reports of disruptions in lessons and ineffective handling of poor behaviour, leading to some students feeling unsafe.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 799 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.19%
Girls: 45.81% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 35.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 30.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 18.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 48 | 46 | 94 |
| 8 | 87 | 58 | 145 |
| 9 | 102 | 89 | 191 |
| 10 | 84 | 81 | 165 |
| 11 | 97 | 69 | 166 |
| 12 | 5 | 8 | 13 |
| 13 | 10 | 15 | 25 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 56.8% |
| White, Other | 20.3% |
| African | 8.5% |
| Unclassified | 4.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2021 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Feb 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 01 Oct 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jun 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 Nov 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Mar 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jul 2013 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Ambitious curriculum designed to deepen pupil understanding.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND and those learning English as an additional language.
- Well-planned careers programme providing access to employers and educational institutions.
- Strong enrichment activities including sports, music, and drama.
- Good quality of education, particularly in curriculum delivery and teaching.
- Well-prepared sixth-form students with academic support.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent application of behaviour management routines.
- Too many lessons disrupted by poor behaviour.
- Some pupils experience frequent removals from lessons or suspensions.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 33.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 20.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 37.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 29.4 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 30.95 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 28.6% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 23 | 8 |
| Third Preference | 26 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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