Corby Business Academy
Academy Way, Gretton Road, Corby, NN17 5EBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Corby Business Academy is a secondary school in Corby for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 153 schools in North Northamptonshire. It ranks 3rd of 4 secondary schools in Corby. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 April 2023, report published 25 May 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 April 2023
This is a good school that serves its community well. Leaders have high aspirations for their pupils and promote the school's values of 'commit, believe and achieve'. Most pupils enjoy coming to school. They know that their teachers want them to do well. Pupils feel well supported. Pupils and students in the sixth form are polite and respectful. The ethos of the school is inclusive. In lessons and at social times, pupils behave well. Pupils say that staff apply the behaviour policy consistently. The school is calm and orderly. Pupils benefit from strong pastoral care. They know who to speak to if they have any concerns. Pupils know that bullying is not acceptable. They say this is rare and teachers would deal with it instantly and effectively if it were to occur. Pupils feel safe in school. Students in the sixth form enjoy their experience. They appreciate the support and encouragement teachers give them. Students are very well prepared for the next stage of their education or employment. Parents and carers are positive about the education their children receive. One view shared by many was, 'My child has thrived, been supported, encouraged, cared for and listened to at this school.'
What the school should improve
- Leaders are aware that some aspects of the curriculum need further refinement, in particular ensuring that feedback is having an impact on learning and checking that the work set deepens pupils' understanding. Leaders must ensure that assessment processes and the delivery of the curriculum in all subjects are of equally high quality so that pupils learn as well as they should.
- Too many pupils are still persistently absent from school. This means that they are missing out on their education. Leaders must ensure that all pupils, particularly disadvantaged pupils, attend school more regularly so that they benefit from the good-quality education that the school is providing.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
197 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
59 students
Average A level grade C, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,188 pupils on roll, with places for 1,200
Schools near Corby Business Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weldon Village Academy | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Corby Technical School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 45.8 |
| Lodge Park Academy | 3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | Attainment 8: 33.5 |
| Brooke Weston Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 50.5 |
| Kingswood Secondary Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 42.9 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE BROOKE WESTON TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kerry Prior
- Phone
- 01536303120
- Address
- Academy Way, Gretton Road, Corby, NN17 5EB
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- URN
- 135306
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.