Exeter A Learning Community Academy
Brayford Avenue, Brayford Avenue, Corby, NN18 8DLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Exeter A Learning Community Academy is a primary school in Corby for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 153 schools in North Northamptonshire. It ranks 18th of 18 primary schools in Corby. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 June 2023, report published 25 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 June 2023
Leaders have worked tirelessly to improve the school. They are ambitious for all pupils. They are committed to removing any barriers that prevent pupils from experiencing success. This ambition is exemplified by the school's core values. These are identified as integrity, creativity, aspiration, respect, responsibility and empathy. As a result of leaders' persistent pursuit of excellence, the school has been transformed. Classrooms are calm and purposeful. Pupils know how they are expected to behave in lessons. They listen closely to their teachers and engage well in their learning. Every pupil is keen to receive 'effort marks'. They say that the different badges they are awarded for their work motivate them to give of their best in lessons. Pupils also know that there are consequences when they do not follow the school rules of 'ready, respectful, safe'. This positive attitude to learning is developed right from the start of school. Children in the early years get off to an exceptional start to their education. Leaders have prioritised pupils' personal development. Daily 'crew time' provides pupils with the opportunity to discuss topics that will help them to prepare for the next stage in their education, and life beyond school.
What the school should improve
- While leaders provide support for pupils who struggle to behave well, the behaviour of some pupils is not consistently strong at playtime and lunchtime. A small number of pupils are unkind and do not show respect for their peers. This stops some other pupils from enjoying these social times. Leaders must continue their efforts to ensure that the good behaviour of pupils in lessons and around the school is duplicated at other times of the school day and that pupils make good choices about how they should behave at all times.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
71 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
466 pupils on roll, with places for 840
Schools near Exeter A Learning Community Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corby | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Hazel Leys Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Corby Primary Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Corby Old Village Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- INSPIRING FUTURES THROUGH LEARNING
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Melanie Saunders
- Phone
- 01536204765
- Address
- Brayford Avenue, Brayford Avenue, Corby, NN18 8DL
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- URN
- 146827
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.