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Corby Technical School is a non-selective free school. It has about 980 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. Ofsted last inspected the school in March 2025.
This school is a member of The Brooke Weston Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Brooke Weston Academy, Corby Business Academy, Kettering Science Academy, The Wisbech Academy and Thomas Clarkson Academy.)
Particular strengths include Destinations, Representation and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Sixth form.
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Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very high. Show details
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are poor. Progress at 16-18 is about average.
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is poor, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is very high.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
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