Is Weldon Village Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 7 July 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 20th of 20 secondary schools in North Northamptonshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

How do I apply for a place at Weldon Village Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at Weldon Village Academy starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Weldon Village Academy

Oundle Road, Weldon, Corby, NN17 3GE

Local ranking20th of 20 secondary schools in North Northamptonshire

Ofsted: Expected

Secondary

Phase

1500

Capacity

11-19

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: Ofsted inspection 7 July 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 7 July 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 293
Boys: 244 (51%)
Girls: 231 (49%)
Capacity: 1500 (32% full)
SEND: 17.1%
FSM Eligible: 20.5%
EAL: 18.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.1%
SEN Support: 14.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 14.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,887/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 13.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Free schools
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 68.3%
White Other: 14.5%
Black African: 7.6%
Mixed Other: 1.4%
Black Caribbean: 1.4%
Other: 1.4%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.0%
Asian Indian: 1.0%

68.3%

White British

14.5%

White Other

7.6%

Black African

Historical Trends

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01536853100

enquiries@weldonva.org

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Oundle Road

Corby, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 149775
UKPRN: 10093079
Establishment No.: 4001
Trust: MERIDIAN TRUST

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