Compare Corby Technical School and Northampton Academy and Northampton School for Boys

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 Technical School (Secondary) in Corby; Northampton Academy (Secondary) in Northampton; Northampton School for Boys (Secondary) in Northampton — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Corby Technical School, Northampton Academy and Northampton School for Boys. They are secondary phase and free schools, academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Corby, Northamptonshire and Northampton, Northamptonshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Corby Technical School), published Jun 2014. The most recent inspection on record is for Northampton Academy (May 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,450, combined total ≈ 4,400, typical FSM 15–20%, range 10–15%–25–30%; spread across trusts such as The Brooke Weston Trust, UNITED LEARNING TRUST and THE NSB TRUST.

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Attribute	Corby Technical School NN17 1TD	Northampton Academy NN3 8NH	Northampton School for Boys NN1 5RT
Phase / Type	Secondary • Free schools	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Corby Northamptonshire NN17 1TD	Northampton Northamptonshire NN3 8NH	Northampton Northamptonshire NN1 5RT
Latest Ofsted	1 3 Jun 2014	1 11 May 2023	1 1 Dec 2014
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,700 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,700 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1018	1570	1617
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Boys
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	The Brooke Weston Trust	UNITED LEARNING TRUST	THE NSB TRUST
Website	www.corbytechnicalschool.org	www.northampton-academy.org	www.nsb.northants.sch.uk
Telephone	01536213100	01604210017	01604230240
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

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

Northampton Academy

NN3 8NH

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN3 8NH
Ofsted: 1 11 May 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,700 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Website: www.northampton-academy.org
Telephone: 01604210017

Northampton School for Boys

NN1 5RT

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN1 5RT
Ofsted: 1 1 Dec 2014
Pupils: ≈ 1,700 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE NSB TRUST
Website: www.nsb.northants.sch.uk
Telephone: 01604230240

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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