How many pupils does Corby Business Academy have?

Corby Business Academy has 1,186 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Corby Business Academy's Ofsted rating?

Corby Business Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 April 2023).

How does Corby Business Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Corby Business Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.9 in 2025/26.

Is Corby Business Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Corby Business Academy is part of THE BROOKE WESTON TRUST.

Where is Corby Business Academy?

Corby Business Academy is located at Academy Way, Corby, North Northamptonshire, NN17 5EB.

Corby Business Academy

Academy Way, Corby, North Northamptonshire, NN17 5EB

Good

Inspected 18 April 2023

Good

Ofsted

41.9

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,186

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Corby Business Academy

Corby Business Academy is an academy sponsor led in Corby, North Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,186 pupils on roll. It is part of THE BROOKE WESTON TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 April 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.9 (2025/26). 25.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 22.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: North Northamptonshire →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,186 / 1,200 (99%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 18 April 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

25.1%

Free school meals

22.7%

EAL

11.8%

SEN support

14.1%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

41.9

Attainment 8

194 pupils

38.7%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

56.2%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C+

A-level average grade

34 students

11.8%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

64%

To higher education

14%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

88%

Sustained destination

83%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.3%

Overall absence

24.8%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

76.5

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +6.0 vs 2023/24

17.3

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.4 vs 2023/24

29.12

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.1 vs 2023/24

£47,260

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,203 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -4 vs 2023/24

12.4

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +2.4 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,538

Spend per pupil

£8,828

Income per pupil

62%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Academy Way, Corby, North Northamptonshire, NN17 5EB
Phone: 01536303120
Associate Principal: Kerry Prior
Website: www.corbybusinessacademy.org

Academy Trust

THE BROOKE WESTON TRUST →

Teaching Jobs

TeacherBusiness Studies

Teacher of Business Studies (with potential for Head of Department)

PermanentFull timeMPS / UPS (TLR Available for Head of Business for right candidate)

Closes in 4 daysView & apply

Support Staff

Invigilator

PermanentPart time£13.36 per hour plus holiday pay £1.61 per hour

Closes in 6 daysView & apply

Teacher

Unit Provision Teacher

PermanentFull timeECT / MPS / UPS

Closes 3 Nov 2026View & apply

TeacherScience

Teacher of PE and Science (Maternity Cover) with potential for permanent

PermanentFull timeECT / MPS / UPS

Closes 30 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Corby Business Academy?: Corby Business Academy is an academy sponsor led in Corby, North Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Corby Business Academy have?: Corby Business Academy has 1,186 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Corby Business Academy's Ofsted rating?: Corby Business Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 April 2023).
How does Corby Business Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Corby Business Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.9 in 2025/26.
Is Corby Business Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Corby Business Academy is part of THE BROOKE WESTON TRUST.
Where is Corby Business Academy?: Corby Business Academy is located at Academy Way, Corby, North Northamptonshire, NN17 5EB.

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