How many pupils does Weldon Village Academy have?

Weldon Village Academy has 293 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Is Weldon Village Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Weldon Village Academy is part of MERIDIAN TRUST.

Where is Weldon Village Academy?

Weldon Village Academy is located at Oundle Road, Corby, North Northamptonshire, NN17 3GE.

Weldon Village Academy

Oundle Road, Corby, North Northamptonshire, NN17 3GE

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

Secondary

Phase

11–19

Ages

293

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools

Type

About Weldon Village Academy

Weldon Village Academy is a free school in Corby, North Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 293 pupils on roll. It is part of MERIDIAN TRUST. 17.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 15.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: North Northamptonshire →
School Type: Free schools
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 293 / 1,500 (20%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

17.3%

Free school meals

15.6%

EAL

3.1%

SEN support

14.0%

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.

Attendance

6.0%

Overall absence

13.9%

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.

13.98

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +7.8 vs 2023/24

21.7

Pupils per teacher

↑ +3.3 vs 2023/24

4.27

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24

£46,994

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↓ −£5,007 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 2 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.

£6,887

Spend per pupil

£8,147

Income per pupil

51%

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: Oundle Road, Corby, North Northamptonshire, NN17 3GE
Phone: 01536853100
Head Teacher: Matthew Norris
Website: https://www.weldonva.org/

Academy Trust

MERIDIAN TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Weldon Village Academy?: Weldon Village Academy is a free school in Corby, North Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 11–19.
How many pupils does Weldon Village Academy have?: Weldon Village Academy has 293 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Is Weldon Village Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Weldon Village Academy is part of MERIDIAN TRUST.
Where is Weldon Village Academy?: Weldon Village Academy is located at Oundle Road, Corby, North Northamptonshire, NN17 3GE.

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