Corby Technical School Catchment Area
Corby Technical School is a free s secondary school in Corby, North Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 987 pupils, and a capacity of 1018 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11-18
Age range
987
Pupils
1,018
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2014
Corby Technical School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Corby Technical School?
The catchment area for Corby Technical School is the geographic zone North Northamptonshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. North Northamptonshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at Corby Technical School are allocated by North Northamptonshire using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by North Northamptonshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find North Northamptonshire catchment area documents →Corby Technical School: 1018 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity
Corby Technical School has a published admission number of 1018 places. 987 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1018, North Northamptonshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 23% of pupils at Corby Technical School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across North Northamptonshire.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
North Northamptonshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find North Northamptonshire school admissions →
Corby Technical School: School Information
- Full address
- Cottingham Road, Corby, NN17 1TD
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 23% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138254
Other Secondary Schools in Corby
If Corby Technical School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Corby are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Corby Technical School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Corby Technical School
What is the catchment area for Corby Technical School? ▾
The catchment area for Corby Technical School is the geographic zone North Northamptonshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. North Northamptonshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Corby Technical School oversubscribed? ▾
Corby Technical School is operating close to its capacity of 1018 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Corby Technical School? ▾
Admission to Corby Technical School is managed by North Northamptonshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Corby Technical School cover? ▾
Corby Technical School is a secondary school in Corby, North Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Corby Technical School? ▾
Corby Technical School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.