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Corby Technical School

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Corby Technical School

Cottingham Road, Corby, NN17 1TD

Free schools · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Mar 2025

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

45.5school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
17.9%
Basics 9-5
42.4%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

45.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2346.346.4
2023/2446.546.4
2024/2545.546.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.010.00
2023/24-0.070.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
54.4%
EBacc APS
4.05
EBacc 9-5
18.0%
EBacc 9-4
29.5%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.91
A*-A Grades
21.9%
A*-B Grades
50.0%
AAB+ %
21.4%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 35 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Lodge Park Academy
2.56 km away · Academy sponsor led
Requires improvement
Brooke Weston Academy
2.63 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Red Kite Academy
2.71 km away · Free schools special
Good
Maplefields Academy
2.71 km away · Academy special converter
Outstanding
Kingswood Secondary Academy
3 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good

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About Corby Technical School

Corby Technical School is a secondary school in Corby, North Northamptonshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 81 responses), 56% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.5. The school has around 987 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Cottingham Road, Corby, NN17 1TD | More schools in North Northamptonshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Corby Technical School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2025 — Good
  2. Apr 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Corby Technical School

What is Corby Technical School's Ofsted rating?
Corby Technical School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about Corby Technical School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 81 responses): 56% of parents would recommend Corby Technical School.
What are Corby Technical School's latest exam results?
Corby Technical School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.5. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Corby Technical School located?
Corby Technical School is a secondary school in Corby, North Northamptonshire (NN17 1TD).
How many pupils attend Corby Technical School?
Corby Technical School has around 987 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Corby Technical School with other schools?
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