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Corby Technical School
- Secondary
- North Northamptonshire NN17 1TD
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| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Students make outstanding progress from their different starting points in English and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students’ conduct in lessons and around the school is impeccable. They feel safe and are polite and respectful.
Qualifications and Training: Weekly professional development activities. Teachers show strong subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Regular moderation and standardisation exercises with specialists within the trust ensure current practices.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers praised for support; meticulous lesson planning.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can respond through Parent View and surveys.
Communication: Parents receive regular updates via external reports and questionnaires.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents strongly support the school’s leadership.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Conflicts managed effectively with clear protocols.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Implemented a highly effective literacy strategy; rigorous monitoring systems.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective anti-bullying measures and regular internet safety education.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Broad range of support for students experiencing difficulties.
Extracurricular Offerings: After-school clubs and individual coaching opportunities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Intervention sessions and additional support to balance academics.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Comprehensive and strong support for disabled students and those with special educational needs.
Subjects Offered: Strong performance in English and mathematics with good or better progress across a range of other subjects.
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About Us
Corby Technical School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Northamptonshire, East Midlands.
It has 985 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 46% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
94.10% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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State-funded secondary free school for Corby families is Corby Technical School.
Corby Technical School is a small institution that has received the Outstanding rating from Ofsted.
We make sure that all of our students are fully capable of advancing into higher education or into high-level apprenticeships in technical fields like engineering, physics, architecture, and computing.
Success and achievement are the shared goals of both students and faculty.
The goal is to create self-assured students who take responsibility for their education and take pride in their accomplishments.
At the school, where students are encouraged to develop their independence, a strong focus is placed on self-discipline and excellent behaviour.
Every student is urged to grow in the ways that are important for the career they choose to pursue.
The Brooke Weston Trust includes Corby Technical School (BWT).
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Corby Technical School is a small institution that has received the Outstanding rating from Ofsted.
We make sure that all of our students are fully capable of advancing into higher education or into high-level apprenticeships in technical fields like engineering, physics, architecture, and computing.
Success and achievement are the shared goals of both students and faculty.
The goal is to create self-assured students who take responsibility for their education and take pride in their accomplishments.
At the school, where students are encouraged to develop their independence, a strong focus is placed on self-discipline and excellent behaviour.
Every student is urged to grow in the ways that are important for the career they choose to pursue.
The Brooke Weston Trust includes Corby Technical School (BWT).
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.01 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 26.97% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 41.73% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 81% | 26.1% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 10.07% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% | 15.43% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.21 | 2.77 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 93.13% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 75 | 150 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 85.33% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 33.17% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 51% | 36.21% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.17% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 16% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.71% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 5.17% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.35 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 29.03% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% | 43.41% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 50% | 25.34% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 11.24% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 16.31% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.46 | 2.85 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 89.21% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 75 | 146 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 84.04% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 36.63% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 56% | 36.79% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.58% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.75% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.33% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.54 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% 8 | 30.24% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 6 | 45.32% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 51% | 27.44% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% 14 | 11.92% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% 14 | 18.48% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.48 | 3.07 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 93% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 70 | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 85.29% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 38.71% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 35.38% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.05% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.24% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.48% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.43% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% 6 | 27.04% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% 6 | 42% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 48% | 28.16% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 15 | 9.64% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% 4 | 16.2% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.85 | 2.87 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 89.25% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 150 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 76.25% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.45% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.25% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.4% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.45% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 30.59% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 47.5% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 63% | 30.32% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 14.82% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 16.77% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 93% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 155 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 69.39% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 41.56% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.39% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.28% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.11% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.33% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 21.21 | 30.61 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.58 | 31.6 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.00% | 11.72% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 1 | 70 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | - | 58.11% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.42% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | - | 22.32% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 5.63% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.41 | 34.82 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 33.94 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 16.05% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 21 | 73 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 62% | 64.32% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 5.79% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 19.74% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 0% | 6.16% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 24.05 | 30.01 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.04 | 31.19 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.3% | 11.41% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 75 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 59.81% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.63% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 20.25% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 8% | 8.8% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 27.63 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 31.26 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 12.17% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 14.07% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.6% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 22.27% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 1.67% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Corby Technical School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1