Corby Business Academy
Corby, NN17 5EB · North Northamptonshire · secondary school
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10th of 19 secondary schools in North Northamptonshire we can score, 21 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.7/10 against 855 of them, against 4.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 38.7 · 34 | 30% | 1.02 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.08 · 56 | 25% | 1.39 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 41.9 · 28 | 10% | 0.28 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Corby Business Academy overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. In 2024/25, 27.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 39.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.08 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Chess, Sign Language, Girl's Programming, CBA Book, Sparx, Environmental, Creative Writing, and Robotics & Coding clubs. Sports include Girl's and Boy's Football, Cricket, Netball, Running, Boy's Rugby, and Basketball. Arts and music provision features Big Band, Concert Band, and CBA Whole Cast Musical Rehearsal.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,188 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,200. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With 12 places currently spare, how does the school manage entry-year availability for new applicants? How does the curriculum support
What Ofsted said about Corby Business Academy
Overview
Corby Business Academy is described as a "good school that serves its community well," having made "significant improvement" since its previous inspection. Leaders maintain "high aspirations" for pupils, fostering an inclusive ethos where students feel "well supported" and "safe." The school promotes values of "commit, believe and achieve," resulting in a calm and orderly environment where most pupils enjoy attending.
Strengths
- Leaders provide an "ambitious curriculum" for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they access the same high standards.
- Teachers possess "secure subject knowledge" and are "passionate about what they teach," presenting information clearly to aid learning.
- Pupils benefit from "strong pastoral care" and know that bullying is "not acceptable" and would be dealt with "instantly and effectively."
- Sixth-form students are "very well prepared for the next stage of their education or employment" and appreciate the support they receive.
- Governance is "strong," with knowledgeable governors and trustees who "hold leaders to account effectively."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure assessment processes and curriculum delivery are of "equally high quality" across all subjects, particularly ensuring feedback impacts learning and work deepens understanding.
- Leaders must address the "persistent absence" of some pupils, particularly disadvantaged groups, to ensure they do not miss out on education.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," with staff receiving regular training and leaders acting quickly when concerns arise.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 44.8 |
| 2024/25 | 39.0 |
| 2025/26 | 41.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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