Danesholme Junior Academy
Motala Close, Corby, NN18 9DTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Danesholme Junior Academy is a primary school in Corby for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 153 schools in North Northamptonshire. It ranks 12th of 18 primary schools in Corby. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 May 2018, report published 11 June 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 November 2023
Danesholme Junior Academy is a happy and caring place to learn. The school's values of 'kindness, respect and achievement' underpin how pupils behave towards each other and staff. The school is inclusive and welcoming. Pupils say that everyone is kind. Staff have high expectations of all pupils. Pupils respond well to these expectations. They behave well in lessons and around school. They are keen to learn. Pupils say that staff deal with any incidents, including bullying, quickly and fairly. Pupils are confident to talk to staff if they have any worries. Pupils feel safe because they trust the adults around them. Staff know pupils and their families very well. Opportunities to promote pupils' wider development are well considered by the school. Pupils benefit from many experiences. They visit the museum at Duxford and see a pantomime at the theatre. Pupils value the opportunities they have to take part in clubs such as coding or cooking. They enjoy taking on responsibilities. The eco-council has organised litter picking and placed compost bins on site. Parents and carers have positive views of the school. One parent, typical of many, said, 'Teachers are supportive and treat all children well.'
What the school should improve
- The curriculum for some foundation subjects is still relatively new. Key knowledge in these subjects is not yet identified as well as it could be. Pupils do not always recall important content and concepts as well as they should. The school should ensure that there is clarity as to the knowledge pupils should learn in these subjects so that pupils are able to know and remember more over time.
- In some subjects, the school has not checked how well the curriculum is being implemented. As a result, the school is not providing precise guidance on how to improve the teaching in these subjects. The school should ensure that it has a precise understanding of the effectiveness with which the curriculum is being delivered across all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
85 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
325 pupils on roll, with places for 360
Schools near Danesholme Junior Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danesholme Infant Academy | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Kingswood Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Beanfield Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Hazel Leys Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Sonia Kendal
- Phone
- 01536741657
- Address
- Motala Close, Corby, NN18 9DT
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- URN
- 142062
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.