Woodnewton- A Learning Community, based in Corby, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a none religious character.

Woodnewton- A Learning Community currently has around 802 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.4% boys and 45.6% girls. Around 27.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.2%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (70.8%). other white pupils make up about 18.8%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Rowlett Road, Corby, NN17 2NU
Website: www.woodnewtonschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01536265173
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: North Northamptonshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Kate West
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 138153

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 23/04/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 840
Number of Pupils: 802
Number of Boys: 436
Number of Girls: 366

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 17.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British70.80%568
Other White18.80%151
African3.90%31
White and Asian1.40%11
White and Black African0.90%7
Indian0.70%6
Other Mixed0.60%5
Other (any other ethnic group)0.60%5
Pakistani0.50%4
Bangladeshi0.40%3
Other Asian0.40%3
Caribbean0.40%3
Gypsy/Roma0.20%2
Other Black0.20%2
Unclassified0.10%1
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Below Average (-1.6)
Writing: Below Average (-1.2)
Maths: Below Average (-3.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
39%
Town average
54%
Local authority average
55%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
1%
Town average
3%
Local authority average
3%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
102.0
Town average
103.2
Local authority average
103.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
99.0
Town average
102.7
Local authority average
102.8
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Pen Green Centre for Children and Their Families
Pen Green Lane , NN17 1BJ
4out of 4 2,249 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Woodnewton- A Learning Community
Rowlett Road , NN17 2NU
- not rated 0 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Woodnewton- A Learning Community
Rowlett Road , NN17 2NU
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Woodnewton Junior School
Willowbrook Road , NN17 2TX
- not rated 138 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Studfall Junior School
Rowlett Road , NN17 2BT
- not rated 671 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Studfall Junior Academy
Rowlett Road , NN17 2BT
3out of 4 671 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lodge Park Technology College
Shetland Way , NN17 2JH
- not rated 633 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Lodge Park Academy
Shetland Way , NN17 2JH
2out of 4 633 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Beanfield Community College
Glastonbury Road , NN18 0NG
- not rated 1,374 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Corby Technical School
Cottingham Road , NN17 1TD
- not rated 2,235 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Queen Elizabeth School
Oakley Road , NN17 1NE
- not rated 2,250 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Red Kite Academy
Purbeck Drive , NN18 0BX
3out of 4 1,537 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
Forest Gate School
Forest Gate Road , NN17 1TR
- not rated 1,592 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Maplefields School
School Place , NN18 0QP
- not rated 1,679 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Maplefields Academy
Tower Hill Road , NN18 0TH
4out of 4 1,977 yd Academy special converter No Mixed More About School
Firdale School
Cottingham Road , NN17 1TD
- not rated 2,060 yd Community special school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.