Corby Old Village Primary School

About Corby Old Village Primary School

Corby Old Village Primary School is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, and it is genuinely popular with local families. The school is effectively full, with 211 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210. The demand is clear: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 99 applications for just 29 places, and 28 of those went to first-preference families. That works out at more than three applicants for every spot. The pupil body is notably diverse in terms of disadvantage — 30.3% of children are eligible for free school meals, which is well above the national average of around 23%. This suggests the school serves a broad cross-section of the community, not just one particular demographic. The school has no religious character and no nursery or sixth-form provision, so it is a straightforward primary option for families in and around Corby Old Village.

Academically, the school has made a clear improvement. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, it was rated Good overall, with Good marks across every category including leadership, behaviour, and early years provision. That is a notable step up from its previous inspection in 2019, when it was rated Requires Improvement. At Key Stage 2 in the 2023/24 academic year, 62% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — exactly in line with the local authority average of 61%. Individual subject scores were solid: a reading average of 102, maths average of 101, and writing at 76% expected. However, the proportion reaching the higher standard was low — 0% in reading, writing and maths combined, and only 17% in maths at the higher level. Nationally, the school ranks in the bottom half, at the 53rd percentile, and sits 42nd out of 90 primary schools in North Northamptonshire.

The school offers a decent range of facilities including an outdoor playground, art studios, an ICT suite, a library and a chapel. Sports on offer include football, gymnastics, athletics, rounders and cross country, and there are clubs such as gardening, coding, eco club, chess and film club. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists a broad set of SEND provisions, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, speech and language needs, hearing impairment, physical disability, and autistic spectrum disorder. Given the high oversubscription ratio, families living closest to the school will likely have the best chance of securing a place. This is a school that suits families looking for a well-regarded local primary with strong pastoral and SEND support, and who are comfortable with a setting that serves a genuinely mixed catchment.

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