Danesholme Junior Academy

URN: 142062 • Corby NN18 9DT

Overview

Name
Danesholme Junior Academy
URN
142062
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
53.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Nikki Lamond (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01536741657
Website
Visit
Address
Motala Close, Corby NN18 9DT

Summary

Danesholme Junior Academy, located in Corby, North Northamptonshire, is a mixed primary academy with a capacity for 360 pupils and currently serves 352 students. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment that emphasizes its core values: Be Kind, Be Ready, and Be Respectful. These principles guide both the academic and personal development of students, encouraging curiosity, creativity, and confidence.

The academy provides a supportive atmosphere with dedicated staff who focus on both achievement and personal growth. The curriculum is designed to engage students and promote a lifelong love of learning. Class names are inspired by Viking mythology, reflecting the local heritage and creating a unique identity for each year group.

Danesholme Junior Academy is part of the Greenwood Academies Trust, which adheres to the Freedom of Information Act, ensuring transparency and accountability. The school is situated within a close-knit community, surrounded by green spaces, which enhances the overall educational experience for its pupils.

Key details

LA
North Northamptonshire
Age range
7 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
360
Pupils
352
Boys
178
Girls
174
FSM %
32.70
Open date
2015-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-11-02
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Northamptonshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 352 178 174 360 32.70
2024-09-11 352 178 174 360 33.20
2023-09-11 360 175 185 380 31.10
2022-09-11 360 175 185 390 31.10
2021-09-11 371 182 189 390 28.30
2020-09-11 383 189 194 400 21.70

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