Corby Old Village Primary School
Community primary school in Corby (North Northamptonshire).
Location
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Welcome to the Corby Old Village Primary School Situated in the Old Village in Corby we are a friendly and welcoming Primary School with one class per year group. We have a strong history of serving the local community and generations of local families. We are a popular school that has grown with our success.
Parents choose our school for the care and guidance we offer our children; our stimulating environment; and the range of exciting learning opportunities we offer. At our school we celebrate many achievements – these may be academic, sporting, creative or personal. We recognise the personal qualities that every individual in our school has.
When asked, children said, "the school makes us feel safe and has a lovely friendly atmosphere." And Ofsted (2015), quoted: "Pupils, parents, carers and staff are very proud of Corby Old Village Primary School, which is strongly led by the headteacher and other leaders."
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 121808
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- Constituency
- Corby and East Northamptonshire
- Setting
- Urban: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Rachel Hume | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Rachel Hume Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr David Vickery | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Keeley Gray | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Miss Stephanie Knight | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Miss Dawn Cross | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Revd Paul Frost | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Paula Thomas | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2012 |
| Miss Melissa Bland Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2017 · term ended 2025 |
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