Corby Business Academy vs Corby Old Village Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Corby Business Academy
Corby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,188 students
Corby Old Village Primary School
Corby · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
| Measure | Corby Business Academy Corby, East Midlands | Corby Old Village Primary School Corby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #235 of 329 | #756 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2977 of 4,090 | #9128 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,188 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,188 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 27.9% | 29% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 27.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 49.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.28 | – |
| A level points per entry | 29.7 | – |
| town | Corby | Corby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.corbybusinessacademy.org | www.covp.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Corby Old Village Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.7 vs 29.6).
- •Corby Business Academy is the larger school with 1,188 students compared with 207.
- •Corby Business Academy is a academy school while Corby Old Village Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Corby Business Academy better than Corby Old Village Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Corby Old Village Primary School ranks higher (44.7 vs 29.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Corby Business Academy and Corby Old Village Primary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Corby and Corby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Corby Business Academy: 1,188. Corby Old Village Primary School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Corby Business Academy and Corby Old Village Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Corby Business Academy is 235th of 329 and Corby Old Village Primary School is 756th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).