Danesholme Junior Academy
Corby, NN18 9DT · North Northamptonshire · primary school
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55th of 91 primary schools in North Northamptonshire we can score, 111 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.4/10 against 1,985 of them, against 3.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Danesholme Junior Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. 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 (3.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the LM Academy, Mad 2 Perform, or Recorders Music Club, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 325 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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
How does the curriculum support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Danesholme Junior Academy
Overview
Danesholme Junior Academy is described as a "happy and caring place to learn" where pupils behave well and feel safe. The school maintains a strong culture of reading and provides an ambitious, inclusive curriculum, though some newer subjects require further refinement in how key knowledge is identified and taught.
Strengths
- Pupils are "keen to learn" and respond well to staff’s high expectations, creating a positive atmosphere underpinned by "kindness, respect and achievement".
- The school has built a "strong culture of reading," with daily story time and effective support for pupils who struggle to read.
- Staff have "good subject knowledge" and plan engaging activities, while systems are in place to ensure pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities access the full curriculum confidently.
- Pupils are "well prepared for life in modern Britain," demonstrating a strong understanding of equality, different faiths, and cultures.
- Staff feel "well supported" and appreciate the consideration given to managing their workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum for some foundation subjects is relatively new; key knowledge is not yet identified precisely enough, meaning pupils do not always recall important content as well as they should.
- In some subjects, the school has not checked how well the curriculum is being implemented, resulting in a lack of precise guidance on how to improve teaching in those areas.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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