Corby Business Academy - Great Oakley

Business Academy

Corby Business Academy, part of the Brooke Weston Trust, champions excellence through its motto: Commit, Believe and Achieve. As a non-selective secondary school serving Corby, it is committed to raising aspirations and reducing barriers to success for all students.

The School

Through the Trust’s collaborative framework, Corby Business Academy draws on shared expertise and networked support, tailoring its curriculum, resources, and enrichment to meet the needs of its local community. This collaborative approach helps students thrive academically and socially.

The academy also fosters local economic awareness and civic pride through programmes that develop business, enterprise, and life skills, equipping students to contribute positively to both their local community and broader society.

Community Facing Projects

Corby Business Academy engages the local community through performing arts and cultural showcases, including concerts and school festivals attended by families. These projects give students practical experience of collaboration, event organisation, and civic participation.

Goals

To provide a broad, ambitious curriculum that prepares students for both academic success and practical business or enterprise paths.
To raise aspirations for all students, including those with special educational needs, by maintaining high expectations and strong support.
To build a culture of collaboration so that staff and students unlock their full potential.
To equip students with character, life skills, and civic awareness so they contribute positively to their local community and beyond.