Lodge Park Academy
Corby, NN17 2JH · North Northamptonshire · secondary school
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18th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.1/10 against 583 of them, against 1.0/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 19 | 35% | 0.67 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 26.6 · 10 | 30% | 0.29 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.63 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 37.0 · 9 | 10% | 0.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lodge Park Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 20.9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 33.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.63 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse 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 (0.7 out of 10 either way). The school was inspected in April 2026 under the new report-card framework.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Boccia clubs, the LPA Choir, Band Club, percussion, brass, guitar and ukulele ensembles, and Year 7 & 8 boys sing. Sports include Boccia and Limbo. Arts activities involve visits to the ballet, Gabrieli ROAR, Royal Ballet & Opera, Nevill Holt Festival, BBC Singers, and the National Youth Orchestra. Trips go to the University of Nottingham, Outward Bound Trust, Lincoln Castle, and the Leicester International Music Festival. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 703 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,230. 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.
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What Ofsted said about Lodge Park Academy
Overview
Lodge Park Academy is described as a welcoming school where leaders have driven "transformative improvements" and restored strong community relationships. While safeguarding, leadership, and personal development are rated at a "strong standard," overall pupil achievement remains below national levels, though progress is evident.
Strengths
- Leadership provides a "clear vision" with "comprehensive" improvement planning, resulting in vastly improved curriculum and teaching.
- Pupils develop a "firm sense of belonging" through initiatives like the tutor-based house structure and 'houseopoly' challenges.
- The sixth form is praised for its "distinctive 'family feel'" and expert guidance, with all students progressing to purposeful next steps.
- Staff workload and wellbeing are "highly considerate" priorities, creating a supportive environment where staff feel valued.
- Inclusion systems are "highly effective," with calm, nurturing spaces reducing barriers for vulnerable pupils.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure pupils’ progress and attainment in national tests continue to improve so they "achieve as well as they should."
- Staff need to adapt teaching "consistently well" to meet specific learning needs, as current adaptations sometimes hinder progress.
- Leaders should build on their attendance strategy to further improve attendance levels across all year groups.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 33.2 |
| 2024/25 | 33.5 |
| 2025/26 | 37.0 |
| 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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