Corby Business Academy

URN: 135306 • Corby NN17 5EB

Overview

Name
Corby Business Academy
URN
135306
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
THE BROOKE WESTON TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.7 / 100
School thumbnail

Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Simon Underwood (since 2025) , Associate Principal
Telephone
01536303120
Website
Visit
Address
Academy Way, Corby NN17 5EB

Summary

Corby Business Academy, located in Corby, North Northamptonshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,186 students, nearing its capacity of 1,200. As a sponsor-led academy, it is part of the Brooke Weston Trust, which emphasizes strong governance to ensure high educational standards and effective school management. The academy’s values—Commit, Believe, Achieve—reflect the aspirations of its students and aim to foster a positive learning environment.

The curriculum at Corby Business Academy is designed to support academic and personal growth, encouraging students to engage with their education actively. The academy celebrates student achievements, particularly in GCSE and vocational subjects, highlighting the dedication and resilience of its learners.

With 25% of students eligible for free school meals, the academy is committed to inclusivity and providing support to all students. This focus on community and individual development is integral to the academy's ethos, ensuring that each student is equipped to succeed both academically and personally. For more information, visit their website at www.corbybusinessacademy.org.

Key details

LA
North Northamptonshire
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
THE BROOKE WESTON TRUST
Capacity
1200
Pupils
1186
Boys
626
Girls
560
FSM %
25.00
Open date
2008-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-04-19
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Northamptonshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1186 626 560 1200 25.00
2024-09-11 1168 584 584 1200 22.20
2023-09-11 1133 556 577 1200 18.20
2022-09-11 1133 556 577 1200 18.20
2021-09-11 1115 557 558 1250 16.90
2020-09-11 1087 554 533 1250 15.00

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.

Add a review

Please sign in to post a review. Go to login

Are you the school owner?

Claim this profile to reply to reviews and add details.

Requires login