Studfall Infant Academy
Rowlett Road, Corby, NN17 2BPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Studfall Infant Academy is a primary school in Corby for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 153 schools in North Northamptonshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 October 2012, report published 22 October 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 November 2022
Studfall Infant Academy is a warm and welcoming place. The school's ethos of 'nurture, discovery, believe, achieve and shine' runs through every part of school life. Leaders have created a caring environment where all pupils feel secure and valued. As one pupil, typical of many, said, 'I feel so safe here because the grown-ups always help you.' Leaders say, 'Inclusion is in the DNA of Studfall Infants'. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils. They make sure that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) get the individual support they need to thrive. Pupils like going to school and they enjoy learning. They are polite and cheerful. Pupils concentrate in lessons and take pride in what they do. They know that bullying is not tolerated at their school. Pupils get on well with each other and follow the 'golden rules'. They say it is easy to make friends at Studfall Infants because everyone is so kind. Parents and carers are very happy with the school. They recognise the great efforts that staff go to for every pupil.
What the school should improve
- Curriculum thinking is not as clear as it needs to be in some aspects of some subjects. This means that pupils do not develop a deep understanding in all areas of the subjects they study. Leaders need to continue to refine their curriculum thinking in some foundation subjects so the key knowledge that pupils need to remember is precisely defined and checked in all subjects.
- A new phonics programme has been recently introduced. Leaders have ensured that it is taught well by all adults. However, some pupils do not read as fluently as they could. This is because they sometimes sound out words when they do not need to. When reading with pupils, staff do not always make sure that pupils know what a fluent sentence reading should sound like. Leaders should ensure that there is a consistent approach to the teaching of reading fluency so that pupils get the help the need to become fluent readers as quickly as possible.
Pupil numbers and mix
363 pupils on roll, with places for 348
Schools near Studfall Infant Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studfall Junior Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Rockingham Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Woodnewton- A Learning Community | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| St Brendan's Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 37% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kim Kirchin
- Phone
- 01536264540
- Address
- Rowlett Road, Corby, NN17 2BP
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- URN
- 145824
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.