Best 3 Secondary schools in North Northamptonshire – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Corby Technical School (Secondary) in Corby; Brooke Weston Academy (Secondary) in Great Oakley; Kettering Science Academy (Secondary) in Kettering — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Corby Technical School, Brooke Weston Academy and Kettering Science Academy. They are secondary phase and free schools and academy sponsor led type located around Corby, Northamptonshire, Great Oakley, Northamptonshire and Kettering, Northamptonshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Corby Technical School), published Jun 2014. The lowest is 2 (Brooke Weston Academy), published Dec 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Brooke Weston Academy (Dec 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,200, combined total ≈ 3,600, typical FSM 20–25%, range 15–20%–25–30%; all within the The Brooke Weston Trust trust.

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Attribute	Corby Technical School NN17 1TD	Brooke Weston Academy NN18 8LA	Kettering Science Academy NN15 7AA
Phase / Type	Secondary • Free schools	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Corby Northamptonshire NN17 1TD	Great Oakley Northamptonshire NN18 8LA	Kettering Northamptonshire NN15 7AA
Latest Ofsted	1 3 Jun 2014	2 12 Dec 2023	2 18 Sep 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1018	1200	—
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	—
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	The Brooke Weston Trust	The Brooke Weston Trust	The Brooke Weston Trust
Website	www.corbytechnicalschool.org	www.brookeweston.org	www.ketteringscienceacademy.org
Telephone	01536213100	01536396366	01536532700
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Corby Technical School

NN17 1TD

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: Corby
Northamptonshire
NN17 1TD
Ofsted: 1 3 Jun 2014
Pupils: ≈ 1,000 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Brooke Weston Trust
Website: www.corbytechnicalschool.org
Telephone: 01536213100

Brooke Weston Academy

NN18 8LA

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Great Oakley
Northamptonshire
NN18 8LA
Ofsted: 2 12 Dec 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Brooke Weston Trust
Website: www.brookeweston.org
Telephone: 01536396366

Kettering Science Academy

NN15 7AA

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Kettering
Northamptonshire
NN15 7AA
Ofsted: 2 18 Sep 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Brooke Weston Trust
Website: www.ketteringscienceacademy.org
Telephone: 01536532700

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.