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Corby Business Academy

State school · Corby, NN17 5EB
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,168 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,168 ·
Local authority
North Northamptonshire

Headteacher

Head

Mr Simon Underwood

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

OtherUnkn 29 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Priors Hall - A Learning Community 8 %
Woodnewton- A Learning Community 6 %
Studfall Junior Academy 6 %
Priors Hall - A Learning Community 5 %
Beanfield Primary School 5 %
Woodnewton- A Learning Community 5 %
Exeter A Learning Community Academy 4 %
Oakley Vale Primary School 4 %
Corby Primary Academy 4 %
Exeter A Learning Community Academy 3 %
St Brendan's Catholic Primary School 3 %
Danesholme Junior Academy 3 %
Rockingham Primary School 3 %
Danesholme Junior Academy 3 %
Weldon Church of England Primary School 3 %
Studfall Junior Academy 3 %
Beanfield Primary School 2 %
Corby Primary Academy 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
77%
LA avg.
73%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
67%
LA avg.
61%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
16%
LA avg.
14%
Eng. avg.
20%
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What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
71
Number of teachers
19:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

10 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
12 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,168
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Requires improvement

What the school says

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Contact the school

Address

Academy Way
Gretton Road
Corby
Northamptonshire
NN17 5EB
Get directions

Telephone: 01536 303120

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.corbybusinessacademy.org

Local authority: North Northamptonshire

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School data & information Corby Business Academy Academy Way, Gretton Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 5EB
1,168 Pupil numbers
19 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
27 % Pupils whose first language is not English
19:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
71 Number of teachers
31 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
67%
LA avg.
61%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
44.80
LA avg.
43.40
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.08 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Polish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 8
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 6
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 4
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 173 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 129 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 172 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 172 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 2
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 74 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 5
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 4
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 4
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
16%
LA avg.
14%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
31.23
LA avg.
32.20
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Physics GCE A level 7 D
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 21 C
Mathematics GCE A level 18 B
History GCE A level 6 B
Geography GCE A level 11 C
English Language and Literature GCE A level 18 C
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 6 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 20 B
Biology GCE A level 8 C
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 13 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Corby Business Academy is a mainstream school with a SEN unit. Their SEN unit has a capacity of 75 and has 75 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

10 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
12 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment Yes
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism Yes
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Yes
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Requires improvement
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