Exeter A Learning Community Academy
Corby, NN18 8DL · North Northamptonshire · primary school
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82nd 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 — 0.5/10 against 1,737 of them, against 0.7/10 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 | 35.0 · 5 | 40% | 0.20 |
| 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.
Exeter A Learning Community Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 35.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. 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 (0.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and an after-school club. Activities include Drawing, MTC, French, Forest School, Book, Cooking, Sewing, and Craft clubs. Sports cover Rocksteady, Cricket, Quad Kids, Multi-skills, Football, Tennis, Invasion Games, and Hockey. Arts and music options include Mad2Perform, drama, Art - A changing Climate, Young Voices, and Art and Crafts.
Getting in
The published school roll is 466 pupils against a stated capacity of 840. 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 school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in reading and maths? How does the school monitor progress for pupils in the lower performance band?
What Ofsted said about Exeter A Learning Community Academy
Overview
Leaders have “worked tirelessly to improve the school,” resulting in a “transformed” environment where classrooms are “calm and purposeful.” The report highlights an “ambitious curriculum” and “warm” relationships between adults and pupils, with early years provision described as providing an “exceptional start.”
Strengths
- The early years provision is praised for staff expertise, offering “countless opportunities for purposeful learning” where children become “independent and focused learners.”
- Teachers “explain new learning clearly” and routinely check for understanding, ensuring misconceptions are sorted out effectively.
- Early reading is prioritised, with staff trained to teach phonics well and providing extra support so pupils “do not get left behind.”
- Leaders ensure pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive effective adaptations and specialist support to access the curriculum.
- Staff workload and well-being are considered, with almost all staff agreeing that leaders value their support.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure good behaviour in lessons is “duplicated at other times of the school day,” as some pupils are “unkind” and do not show respect during playtimes and lunchtimes.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a “strong safeguarding culture,” well-organised systems, and vigilant staff who take swift action on concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 32% |
| 2023/24 | 34% |
| 2024/25 | 35% |
| 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
—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
- 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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