Corby Business Academy vs Weldon Village Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.4 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
Weldon Village Academy
Corby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
475 students
| Measure | Corby Business Academy Corby, East Midlands | Weldon Village Academy Corby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #235 of 329 | #50 of 329 |
| National rank | #2977 of 4,090 | #676 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,188 | 475 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,188 | 475 |
| Free school meals | 27.9% | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 31.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.weldonva.org/ |
The verdict
- •Weldon Village Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.3 vs 29.6).
- •Corby Business Academy is the larger school with 1,188 students compared with 475.
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 Weldon Village Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Weldon Village Academy ranks higher (78.3 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 Weldon Village Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Corby and Corby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Corby Business Academy: 1,188. Weldon Village Academy: 475. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Corby Business Academy and Weldon Village Academy rank in East Midlands?
Corby Business Academy is 235th of 329 and Weldon Village Academy is 50th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).