Gretton Primary Academy
Kirby Road, Gretton, Corby, NN17 3DBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Gretton Primary Academy is a primary school in Corby for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 153 schools in North Northamptonshire. It ranks 1st of 18 primary schools in Corby. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 February 2016, report published 4 March 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 February 2025
Pupils thrive at this warm and nurturing school. The school values of 'being kind, making good choices, trying your best, and dreaming big' exemplify what it is like to attend Gretton Primary Academy. Caring relationships exist between pupils and staff. Pupils know that staff will listen and help them if they have a worry. This helps pupils to feel happy and safe. Pupils enjoy school. Staff are very ambitious for all pupils. Pupils behave well in a calm and orderly environment. They are eager to learn. Pupils achieve well across the curriculum because staff have high expectations for them. This is reflected in the school's strong published outcomes. Pupils' social and emotional well-being is a high priority. By the time that pupils reach Year 6, they have become mature, responsible individuals, who are ready for the next stage of their learning. Pupils have a range of opportunities to take on leadership roles through the Gretton young leaders programme. Pupils embrace these leadership opportunities. Time spent learning in the outdoors develops pupils' confidence and teamwork skills. There is an active school council, which pupils value. They know staff listen to, and act on their suggestions. Pupils enjoy a wide range of clubs, trips and sporting opportunities.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the school does not ensure that staff adapt the curriculum sufficiently to meet pupils' needs. When this happens, some pupils with SEND do not learn as much as they could. Leaders should work with staff to ensure that pupils with SEND receive the adaptations they need across the full curriculum.
- Some pupils do not have a fully developed understanding of protected characteristics and fundamental British values. While the school has recently reviewed the PSHE curriculum, there are gaps from the school's previous programme for pupils' personal development that have not yet been addressed. The school should ensure that pupils are fully prepared for life in modern Britain by ensuring gaps in learning are closed.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
18 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
145 pupils on roll, with places for 145
Schools near Gretton Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priors Hall - A Learning Community | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 60% met the expected standard |
| Rockingham Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Studfall Infant Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Studfall Junior Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE BROOKE WESTON TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Declan Byrne
- Phone
- 01536770366
- Address
- Kirby Road, Gretton, Corby, NN17 3DB
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- URN
- 138761
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.