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Lodge Park Academy

Academy sponsor led · Corby · NN17 2JH

Ages 11–18 · 703 pupils · North Northamptonshire

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

33.2

Overall absence

13.8%

Admissions demand

0.92 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-04-28

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.63
−20+2
Attainment 833.2
English & maths grade 5+20%
English & maths grade 4+39%
EBacc entry17%

EBacc APS: 3.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence13.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)43.0%
Unauthorised7.8%
Authorised absence
6.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
7.1%
Enrolments in measure
984

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.92 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

47

Places offered

62

1st-preference offers

47

Total preferences (any rank)
108
Preferred offers (top 3)
51
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill57%

703 pupils · 1,230 places

Pupils on roll
703
Boys / girls
385 / 318
School capacity
1,230
Capacity fill
703 / 1,230 (57%)
Free school meals
36.9%
FSM pupils
241
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
The David Ross Education Trust
Headteacher
Mr Jonathon Kirby

Location

Address
Shetland Way
Postcode
NN17 2JH
Town
Corby
County
Northamptonshire
Local authority
North Northamptonshire
District
North Northamptonshire
Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire
Urban/rural
Urban: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Corby, North Northamptonshire, 703 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 36.9%.

Open schools in Corby
28
Secondary schools in Corby
5
Academies among open schools in Corby
75% (21)
Open schools in NN17
14
Secondary in NN17
4
Open schools in North Northamptonshire LA
154
Secondary in North Northamptonshire LA
20

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in CorbyNear NN17

  • Corby Technical School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Free schools · Secondary

    Corby · NN17 1TD · North Northamptonshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att846.5
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+48%
    • Absence8.8%

    1.6 miles away

  • Kingswood Secondary Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Corby · NN18 9NS · North Northamptonshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att843.4
    • P80.1
    • EM5+43%
    • Absence11.0%

    1.7 miles away

  • Brooke Weston Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Great Oakley · NN18 8LA · North Northamptonshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att852.8
    • P80.5
    • EM5+67%
    • Absence6.1%

    2.4 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Jonathon Kirby
Telephone
01536203817
Website
www.lodgeparkacademy.co.uk

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