Danesholme Junior Academy

About Danesholme Junior Academy

Danesholme Junior Academy is an academy sponsor led in Corby, North Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 352 pupils on roll. It is part of GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 35.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 36.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

North Northamptonshire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 7–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

352 / 360 (98%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

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

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.

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

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

Motala Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire, NN18 9DT

Phone

01536741657

Principal

Sonia Kendal

Website

www.danesholmejunioracademy.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Danesholme Junior Academy?

Danesholme Junior Academy is an academy sponsor led in Corby, North Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 7–11.

How many pupils does Danesholme Junior Academy have?

Danesholme Junior Academy has 352 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Danesholme Junior Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

62% of pupils at Danesholme Junior Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Danesholme Junior Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Danesholme Junior Academy is part of GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Danesholme Junior Academy?

Danesholme Junior Academy is located at Motala Close, Corby, North Northamptonshire, NN18 9DT.