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OpenPrimaryOfsted: GoodURN 138153

Woodnewton- A Learning Community

Academy converter · Corby · NN17 2NU

Ages 2–11 · 771 pupils · North Northamptonshire

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Ofsted

Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

54%

Overall absence

6.4%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2024-04-23

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)54%
Higher standard (RWM)5%
Avg scaled score — reading
103.0
Avg scaled score — maths
101.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
104.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence6.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)17.2%
Unauthorised1.3%
Authorised absence
5.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.3%
Enrolments in measure
667

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill92%

771 pupils · 840 places

Pupils on roll
771
Boys / girls
413 / 358
School capacity
840
Capacity fill
771 / 840 (92%)
Free school meals
28.1%
FSM pupils
199
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: INSPIRING FUTURES THROUGH LEARNING
Academy trust
INSPIRING FUTURES THROUGH LEARNING
Sponsor
Inspiring Futures Through Learning
Headteacher
Mrs Kate West

Location

Address
Rowlett Road
Postcode
NN17 2NU
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

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
SEN unit places
10 capacity

Local context

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

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 2–11, in Corby, North Northamptonshire, 771 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy, special school. Free school meals: 28.1%. SEN provision includes: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

Open schools in Corby
28
Primary schools in Corby
20
Academies among open schools in Corby
75% (21)
Open schools in NN17
14
Primary in NN17
9
Open schools in North Northamptonshire LA
154
Primary in North Northamptonshire LA
111

Nearby primary 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

  • Studfall Junior Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Corby · NN17 2BT · North Northamptonshire

    Ages 7–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence5.5%

    0.4 miles away

  • St Brendan's Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Corby · NN18 0AZ · North Northamptonshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence5.8%

    0.5 miles away

  • Studfall Infant Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Corby · NN17 2BP · North Northamptonshire

    Ages 3–7

    • Absence6.4%

    0.6 miles away

  • Beanfield Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Corby · NN18 0LJ · North Northamptonshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS241%
    • Absence6.3%

    0.9 miles away

  • Hazel Leys Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Corby · NN18 0QF · North Northamptonshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS264%
    • Absence6.6%

    1.1 miles away

  • Rockingham Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Corby · NN17 1AJ · North Northamptonshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS248%
    • Absence6.2%

    1.2 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Kate West
Telephone
01536265173
Website
www.woodnewtonschool.co.uk

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