Gretton Primary Academy

A good academy converter school in North Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Gretton Primary Academy.

Corby, NN173DB Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

72

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
79.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 94.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
60.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 12.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
4 February 2016
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Kirby Road
Gretton
Corby, NN173DB
Phone
1536770366
Website
grettonprimary.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138761
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Kirby Road, Gretton, Corby, NN17 3DB
Website
www.grettonprimary.org
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE BROOKE WESTON TRUST
Capacity
145 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
140
Free School Meals
5.0% (7 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.4% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
13.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
94.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
12.0%
Reading Score:
109.0
Maths Score:
109.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
94.0 (+35.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
13.1 (4.4 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 109.0 109.0
2023 107.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
9 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
18
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
140 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.0 per year)

Up 3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Striving to be better every day"

We are kind We try our best We make good choices We dream big

Head Teacher's Message

Gretton Primary Academy aims to nurture confident, curious, and compassionate learners in a safe, inclusive environment where every child is valued and supported to reach their full potential.

Facilities

Forest School

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Before school care offered by Athena Activities (paid); free breakfast club provided by the school from 8:20am.

SEND Provision

SENDCo is Mrs Kerry Young; The Local Offer for SEND (Northamptonshire Local Offer) is linked from the SEND & Inclusion page; Brooke Weston Trust's SEND policy is referenced.

Admissions Criteria

Applications for Gretton Primary Academy are managed by North Northamptonshire Council (NNC) through their coordinated admissions scheme. The 2025/26 application window runs from 10 September 2025 to 15 January 2026 and applications are made via the North Northamptonshire Council Parent Portal. If offered a place, acceptance confirmation is not required unless requested by the Local Authority. Waiting lists are managed by NNC, and appeals are via North Northamptonshire Council’s online appeals form. In-year admissions are handled by the Local Authority. For children with an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan or SEN, see the NNC SEND page. For September 2026 admissions, visit the NNC Admissions page.

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