Hazel Leys Academy
Corby, NN18 0QF · North Northamptonshire · primary school
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41st 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 — 4.6/10 against 2,863 of them, against 4.4/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hazel Leys Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. However, 4.0% reached the higher standard, below the national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Singing, Gardening, Library, Eco Warriors, Multi sports, and 1st Taekwondo clubs. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 234 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to reach the higher standard in maths? How are the various clubs scheduled to ensure all interested pupils can participate?
What Ofsted said about Hazel Leys Academy
Overview
Hazel Leys Academy continues to be a good school, described as a "vibrant and inclusive" environment where "respect is central to everything." Pupils are happy, safe, and well-behaved, benefiting from a curriculum that has been refined to ensure they "know and remember more over time."
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy school and "relish receiving awards," with older pupils setting positive examples as councillors and ambassadors.
- Reading is a high priority; staff ensure pupils listen to stories and read texts matched to their abilities, helping them "develop a love of reading."
- Mathematics is taught through an "ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum," with regular checks to quickly spot and address errors or misconceptions.
- Vocabulary is "carefully chosen" across all subjects, helping all pupils, including those speaking English as an additional language, to grow in confidence.
- Children in the early years "make a strong start," settling in well and learning appropriate routines quickly.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, monitoring does not yet identify precise strengths and areas for improvement, meaning staff do not always receive the support needed to teach consistently well.
- Some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those at risk of falling behind do not always receive the "precise adaptations and support" required, resulting in less progress than they could achieve.
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 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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