Compare Corby Business Academy and Corby Technical School and Kingswood Secondary Academy

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Corby Business Academy (Secondary) in Corby; Corby Technical School (Secondary) in Corby; Kingswood Secondary Academy (Secondary) in Corby — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Corby Business Academy, Corby Technical School and Kingswood Secondary Academy. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led and free schools type located around Corby, Northamptonshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Corby Technical School), published Jun 2014. The lowest is 2 (Corby Business Academy), published May 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Corby Business Academy (May 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,150, combined total ≈ 3,400, typical FSM 25–30%, range 20–25%–30–35%; spread across trusts such as The Brooke Weston Trust and GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST.

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Attribute	Corby Business Academy NN17 5EB	Corby Technical School NN17 1TD	Kingswood Secondary Academy NN18 9NS
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Free schools	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Corby Northamptonshire NN17 5EB	Corby Northamptonshire NN17 1TD	Corby Northamptonshire NN18 9NS
Latest Ofsted	2 25 May 2023	1 3 Jun 2014	2 1 Apr 2019
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1200	1018	1302
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	The Brooke Weston Trust	The Brooke Weston Trust	GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
Website	www.corbybusinessacademy.org	www.corbytechnicalschool.org	www.kingswoodsecondaryacademy.org
Telephone	01536303120	01536213100	01536741857
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Corby Business Academy

NN17 5EB

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Corby
Northamptonshire
NN17 5EB
Ofsted: 2 25 May 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Brooke Weston Trust
Website: www.corbybusinessacademy.org
Telephone: 01536303120

Corby Technical School

NN17 1TD

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: Corby
Northamptonshire
NN17 1TD
Ofsted: 1 3 Jun 2014
Pupils: ≈ 1,000 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Brooke Weston Trust
Website: www.corbytechnicalschool.org
Telephone: 01536213100

Kingswood Secondary Academy

NN18 9NS

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Corby
Northamptonshire
NN18 9NS
Ofsted: 2 1 Apr 2019
Pupils: ≈ 1,250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: www.kingswoodsecondaryacademy.org
Telephone: 01536741857

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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