What did Ofsted judge Corby Primary Academy's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged Corby Primary Academy's quality of education as Good at its inspection in May 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Corby Primary Academy?

Corby Primary Academy has 472 pupils on roll.

What ages does Corby Primary Academy take?

Corby Primary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Corby Primary Academy located?

Corby Primary Academy is located in Corby, NN18 8QA, North Northamptonshire.

How do I apply to Corby Primary Academy?

Corby Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How close do you need to live to get into Corby Primary Academy?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Corby Primary Academy was 0.431 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at Corby Primary Academy?

When Corby Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and all previously looked after children; 2. Children who live in the linked area of Oakley Vale and who have a sibling on roll at the Academy at the time of admission; 3. Other children who live in the linked area of Oakley Vale, and 2 further criteria.

What is the largest ethnic background at Corby Primary Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 46.4% of pupils at Corby Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Corby Primary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and all previously looked after children
2Children who live in the linked area of Oakley Vale and who have a sibling on roll at the Academy at the time of admission.
3Other children who live in the linked area of Oakley Vale.
4Other children who do not live in the linked area and who have a sibling on roll at the Academy at the time of admission.
5Other children. Tie break If the admission number is exceeded within any of the above criteria, priority will be given to those who live closest to the Academy. Distances are measured from the property to the address point of the Academy on a straight-line basis using a geographical information system. If two children are tied for the last place, after the above distance tie-break has been applied, then a process of random allocation, undertaken by someone independent of the Academy, will determine who is allocated the last place. Linked Area The linked area for the school is Oakley Vale.

The Corby Primary Academy will first accept all pupils with a statutory right to a place at the Academy through an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) naming the Academy.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Corby Primary Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Corby Primary Academy's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Corby Primary Academy's quality of education as Good at its inspection in May 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Corby Primary Academy?: Corby Primary Academy has 472 pupils on roll.
What ages does Corby Primary Academy take?: Corby Primary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Corby Primary Academy located?: Corby Primary Academy is located in Corby, NN18 8QA, North Northamptonshire.
How do I apply to Corby Primary Academy?: Corby Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Corby Primary Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Corby Primary Academy was 0.431 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Corby Primary Academy?: When Corby Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and all previously looked after children; 2. Children who live in the linked area of Oakley Vale and who have a sibling on roll at the Academy at the time of admission; 3. Other children who live in the linked area of Oakley Vale, and 2 further criteria.
What is the largest ethnic background at Corby Primary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 46.4% of pupils at Corby Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How close did you need to live?

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Last distance offered at Corby Primary Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Corby Primary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and all previously looked after children
2Children who live in the linked area of Oakley Vale and who have a sibling on roll at the Academy at the time of admission.
3Other children who live in the linked area of Oakley Vale.
4Other children who do not live in the linked area and who have a sibling on roll at the Academy at the time of admission.
5Other children. Tie break If the admission number is exceeded within any of the above criteria, priority will be given to those who live closest to the Academy. Distances are measured from the property to the address point of the Academy on a straight-line basis using a geographical information system. If two children are tied for the last place, after the above distance tie-break has been applied, then a process of random allocation, undertaken by someone independent of the Academy, will determine who is allocated the last place. Linked Area The linked area for the school is Oakley Vale.

The Corby Primary Academy will first accept all pupils with a statutory right to a place at the Academy through an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) naming the Academy.

Corby Primary Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Corby Primary Academy's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Corby Primary Academy's quality of education as Good at its inspection in May 2025, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Corby Primary Academy?: Corby Primary Academy has 472 pupils on roll.
What ages does Corby Primary Academy take?: Corby Primary Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Corby Primary Academy located?: Corby Primary Academy is located in Corby, NN18 8QA, North Northamptonshire.
How do I apply to Corby Primary Academy?: Corby Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Corby Primary Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Corby Primary Academy was 0.431 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Corby Primary Academy?: When Corby Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and all previously looked after children; 2. Children who live in the linked area of Oakley Vale and who have a sibling on roll at the Academy at the time of admission; 3. Other children who live in the linked area of Oakley Vale, and 2 further criteria.
What is the largest ethnic background at Corby Primary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 46.4% of pupils at Corby Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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