Priors Hall - A Learning Community
Corby, NN17 5EB · North Northamptonshire · primary school
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46th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,942 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7/10 among them, against 4.4/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 60.0 · 39 | 62% | 2.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Priors Hall - A Learning Community overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.7 out of 10 among them, against 4.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Book Club, Lego Club, Board Games, Technology Club, Computing Club, Gardening Club, Cooking Club, and Playdough Club. Sports include Rounders, TAG Rugby, Football, Badminton, Tennis, Archery, Hockey, and Dodgeball. Arts and music options cover Dance, Crafts, Choir Club, and Music Club. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 478 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 who are below the expected standard? How are the various clubs scheduled to ensure all pupils can participate?
What Ofsted said about Priors Hall - A Learning Community
Overview
Priors Hall is a primary academy where pupils feel "safe, happy and valued" within a nurturing environment. The school delivers a "well organised" curriculum with "outstanding" personal development and early years provision, fostering respectful citizens who are "ready for learning, ready for life."
Strengths
- The "outstanding" early years provision features "first-rate, adult-led conversations" that deepen understanding and develop communication skills.
- Personal development is "exceptional," with pupils demonstrating an "advanced understanding" of core values such as resilience, curiosity, respect, and kindness.
- Reading is a "passion," with staff expertise ensuring a "very high proportion" of pupils meet phonics standards and engage with "ambitious texts."
- Teachers possess "good subject knowledge" and adapt lessons effectively so disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND "access the same learning as their peers."
- The school is "well led," with staff feeling "valued and trusted" and benefiting from effective challenge by governors and the trust.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not routinely revisit prior learning, meaning some pupils do not remember previous content "well enough" to build on it.
- Tasks in certain subjects are not always designed to help pupils master the "most ambitious aims" of the curriculum, limiting how highly some 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 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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