Studfall Junior Academy
Corby, NN17 2BT · North Northamptonshire · primary school
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66th 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 — 2.3/10 against 2,439 of them, against 2.5/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Studfall Junior Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, 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 (2.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Board Games, ICT, Library & Homework, D&T, Games, and Dance clubs. Sports include Dodge Ball, Football, Irish Dancing, and MMA, with Year 3 and 4 pupils playing for Corby Town FC. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 467 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 maths? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment from the current 52.0%? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Studfall Junior Academy
Overview
Studfall Junior Academy is described as a “flourishing school” with a “family feel” where pupils enjoy their learning and feel safe. The inspection confirms that the school continues to be good, noting that staff have “very high expectations” and that parents are “delighted” with the provision.
Strengths
- Pupils display “exemplary” behaviour, being polite, respectful, and caring towards one another.
- There is a “strong culture of reading” with a consistent approach to teaching phonics and matched books.
- Pupils “love” mathematics, confidently using subject-specific vocabulary and explaining their reasoning.
- Staff provide strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they access the full curriculum.
- Leaders support pupils’ personal development, helping them become resilient and understand British values.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure curriculum thinking for all subjects sets out “precisely the knowledge that all pupils... should know and by when,” as this is currently inconsistent in some areas.
- Leaders need to develop a consistent approach to assessment in foundation subjects to identify gaps in learning without placing “unnecessary burdens on staff or pupils.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a “strong culture of safeguarding” where staff know how to spot risks and pass on concerns promptly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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