Woodnewton- A Learning Community

Primary
Academy
Ages 2 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Rowlett Road, Corby, NN17 2NUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Woodnewton- A Learning Community is a primary school in Corby for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 153 schools in North Northamptonshire. It ranks 16th of 18 primary schools in Corby. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 23 April 2024, report published 9 June 2024

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

117 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths55%

55%, 7 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths2%

2%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score103

103, 3 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score101

101, 4 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

771 pupils on roll, with places for 840

Eligible for free school meals25.8%

25.8%, 0.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language26.6%

26.6%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support22.7%

22.7%, 7.9 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4%

4%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Woodnewton- A Learning Community

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Studfall Junior Academy	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	52% met the expected standard
St Brendan's Catholic Primary School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	37% met the expected standard
Studfall Infant Academy	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Beanfield Primary School	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Good	50% met the expected standard
Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Primary School	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Good	72% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: INSPIRING FUTURES THROUGH LEARNING
Age range: 2 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Kate West
Phone: 01536265173
Website: woodnewtonschool.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Rowlett Road, Corby, NN17 2NU
Local authority: North Northamptonshire
URN: 138153

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.