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Corby Technical School

Corby, United Kingdom
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1.5 /5

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About Corby Technical School

Corby Technical School is a state-funded secondary free school for Corby families. Our school culture is built on high expectations, aspiration, and mutual respect. We believe strongly in student voice, and we empower our young people to shape their own learning experiences and contribute actively to the continued improvement of our school.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Angela Reynolds

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews
Safety & Security 2.5
Teaching Quality 2.1
Communication 2.7
Student Wellbeing 2.7
Facilities 3.1

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 81 responses • 8.2% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

65.4% positive 33.3% negative

My child feels safe at this school

76.5% positive 19.8% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

51.9% positive 43.3% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

70.3% positive 24.7% negative

My child does well at this school

71.6% positive 27.1% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 81 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
17.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Excellent
58.1
Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

46.5
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
-0.07
Progress 8
Below average
47.6%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
66.0%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both

Additional Information

78.2% entered EBacc
27.2% achieved EBacc
147 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 18

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Parent
Parent Apr 28, 2025
1.0

"Terrible school, do not go"

Absolutely the worst school I’ve been to, left it early. This school doesn’t care about your feelings, your wellbeing and mental health the slightest. There was a time when I had a panic attack and they just locked me in a room, refused to let me out or give me help.
Also, if your child has disabilities or requires SEN, do not send them to this school. From what I’ve seen they treat/help children that have disabilities so terribly.

Their staff is also so terrible and disrespectful. Especially the Principal and Vice Principal. Many can agree that the Principal doesn’t care about the children and wants the student to fear them

On a side note, do not send your children here if they’re deaf, they’re terrible in that field too
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 2/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 2/5
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Parent
Parent Mar 24, 2025
1.0

"There are better schools to go to"

This school doesn't care about the wellbeing of their students.
Most teachers aren't good at what they do, usually leaving within a few months. Honestly seems like most of them have no passion for teaching and are just there for the pay.
There is an abundance of drug abuse from some students. Vaping, icebergs, etc.
Nasty environment. Don't send your children here, especially if they have SENs.
Safety & Wellbeing 2/5
Teaching & Learning 2/5
Communication 2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 2/5
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Parent
Parent Mar 1, 2025
1.0

"current student"

my experience in this school has had to be the worst experience i could ever imagine, i have a good circle of friends but yet i consistently get bullied by others in the school, me and my mum have reported it several times and still have been told “it’s not a priority” or “it’s their word against yours” i am unbelievably SICK of the way the some students and teachers may i add treat the kids at corby technical school. if you want your children to have a good happy experience at secondary school trust me sending them here will only make it worse, the teachers are rude, lie, homophobic, sexist and especially racist. they do not care about the important things a struggling child comes to them with until parents are on the phone threatening the school for them to take action and even then the situation is dealt with poorly.
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 3/5
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Parent
Parent Sep 25, 2024
5.0

"best school ever"

This school is single handily the best school to every graze this space rock that we call home. This school give outstanding support to the SEN students the teachers are warm and welcoming to the new year sevens, my son has recently left the school with incomprehensive grades only eights and above if I say so myself I'm EXTREMELY proud of my boy.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Parent
Parent Jun 14, 2024
1.0

"Crazy school"

Crazy students and school has no control over them. Behaviour for learning is dire. The big O is going to eat them alive in next inspection. Teaching impossible due to poorly behaved students. Shocking attitudes and behaviour at all times. T&L impossible due to this.
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 3/5
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Parent
Parent Apr 24, 2024
1.0

"Corby technical school is a bad school"

Do not send your kids to corby technical school!!
The teachers are awful, and simply dont care about any of the students and only ‘care’ when it makes them look good. And the students arent any better either, they are big bullies extremely homophobic and racist etc. when i was in year 7 i was getting bullied by my year, and the older years. My mum phoned the school and they did absolutely nothing and didnt care about me being bullied, they even sat me next to one of the girls who was bullying me. The teachers are absolutely disgusting, all they do is lie and twist things and use stuff against you they do not help with any problems. I had medical problems, and also mental health problems i got called a liar for them all even though there was proof and i was visibly ill. I also struggled badly with my work, and understanding and i got absolutely 0 help. I also ran out of school twice due to bullying being so bad and being scared to go in and the school didnt even notice until the end of the day Both times!
If your children have special needs, medical problems, mental health problems do NOT send them to CTS its an awful twisted school.
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 3/5
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Parent
Parent Jan 10, 2024
1.0

"The headteacher of cts 2023"

Worst school ive ever been to, i came from a private school and moving to corby technical school was a downgrade so i moved back to my priv school. The head teacher of cts is unapproachable and rude to her students, you can never talk to her or ask her for help, she always makes her students fear her.
Safety & Wellbeing 2/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 2/5
Facilities 3/5
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Parent
Parent Oct 7, 2023
1.0

"Bad for Sen"

The Send support is non existent, was told that as they get older they get less not more. Nothing to fo with a child's needs. Made to feel like I had the problem when asked for help with my daughter.
Not an inclusive school as they state on their website. If you have a child with SEN or you sydpect SEN look elsewhere.
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Parent
Parent Apr 19, 2023
1.0

"It sucks "

Teachers suck especially mr lee and mr canchelo~ he said that he will put me on a report something that only happens to bad people with loads of negatives and he said if i get one negative i will go on report and its stupid they have behaviour pushes every week and they do nothing to help anything with our learning it just sucks as a school
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Parent
Parent Oct 16, 2022
1.0

"DONT SEND YOUR KIDS HERE!"

The school’s teachers are disgusting, though some are nice, MANY of the others have little to no respect to the students and clearly don’t care about a students mental health or disabilities. The students are even worst than the teachers, as they can get away with anything, they LOVE to bully (be racist, homophobic, anything you can think of). I’m genuinely horrified for my sister who is starting year 7 next year at CTS. I know if she gets bullied, teachers and staff will have no respect and will absolutely do nothing.

PLEASE do not send your children here.
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 2/5
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Parent Oct 14, 2022
1.0

"don’t send your child here"

literally been here since year 7 do not send your child to this school it will not end well for them the things i see and hear aren’t what u except from a brooke western trust school. Do not send your child here.
Safety & Wellbeing 2/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
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Rebecca G
Parent Sep 1, 2022
4.0

"Potential to Succeed"

We're still in our first year at Corby Technical School and while there have been some ups and downs, we're optimistic about our daughter's future. The school's focus on employability is a great asset and the teachers seem dedicated to helping students succeed.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 4/5
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Emily W
Parent Jun 1, 2022
5.0

"Outstanding School for Our Son"

We chose Corby Technical School for our son and it's been the best decision. The school's commitment to excellence, opportunity, and ambition for all resonates with us. The facilities are top-notch and the enrichment programs have helped our son discover his passion for music.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Parent
Parent Jan 26, 2022
1.0

"Disgraceful School"

I’ve been bullied many times and have reported it to the vice principles, teachers and even the principle. But nobody has even tried to do anything about it. If you have problems with bullying, do not come here. My friend was punched by the teacher’s pet and they haven’t even try to acknowledge that they were in the wrong and gave my friend the consequences instead. I’ve barely had days going back home and not thinking to end it all. Some of the teachers are lovely but the others absolutely could not care less. Hate it here.
Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 2/5
Facilities 3/5
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Liam B
Parent Dec 1, 2021
5.0

"A School That Truly Cares"

As a former parent, I can confidently say that Corby Technical School is a school that truly cares about its students. From the moment our daughter joined, we felt a sense of belonging. The school's values of high expectations, aspiration, and mutual respect were evident in everything they did.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Parent
Parent Sep 28, 2021
1.0

"Sorry but it’s actually terrible "

It’s honestly terrible if you have any kind of mental health/learning difficulties. They do not help at all and just put you in a room on your own with all the bad kids if you’re having a hard time, which obviously leads to being taken the piss out off by all the wannabe hard kids. They refused to acknowledge mine or my younger sisters adhd and autism. They love to humiliate students as a form of getting neuro diverse kids to “be normal” usually I’m quite nice with these types of reviews but honestly there was probably about 3 days I went to that school where I didn’t come home wanting to die and I went there for 4 years before finally moving away (thank god)

They also have terrible teachers for the most part who expect you to teach yourself everything whilst they tell at you for needing help to understand things. Again terrible for people who have learning difficulties. They also love to accuse people of faking mental illness and compare students way too much for it to be a one off. I hate to be so harsh but my sister has started year 7 a few weeks ago and has come home crying every single day due to being bullied by TEACHERS who refuse to help her autism and laugh in her face when she has special requirements for learning.
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 2/5
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Parent
Parent Sep 1, 2021
2.0

"Not enjoyable."

Some of the staff are amazing, but others have little to no cares about student wellbeing.

I'm also bullied every day and they've done nothing about it.
They don't care.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 2/5
Communication 2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 2/5
Facilities 4/5
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Parent
Parent Mar 26, 2021
1.0

"terrible school "

terrible. absolute worst school to send your child if they have special educational needs or issues with mental health.
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 3/5

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