Lodge Park Academy

What Lodge Park Academy does

Lodge Park Academy is a mixed secondary school and sixth form located on Shetland Way in Corby, Northamptonshire, serving students aged 11 to 18 from the local area. It was officially opened in May 2013 with a launch led by Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton and operates as part of the David Ross Education Trust (DRET), a multi-academy trust whose registered office is at Charnwood College in Loughborough and whose network spans more than 13,000 pupils. The academy delivers a knowledge-rich curriculum across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, offering GCSEs, A Levels and BTECs, complemented by enrichment in sport, music, Combined Cadet Force, and a structured SEND and inclusion function led by a Director of Inclusion and Diversity. As of its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2021 the school was rated 'Good' in four of five categories (Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management, Sixth Form Provision) with overall effectiveness at 'Requires Improvement'.

The school's technology layer is entirely third-party and trust-provided: Microsoft Teams underpins the virtual classroom, My Child at School (MCAS) is the parent portal for attendance, progress and dinner-money management, DRET.Cloud acts as a shared parent/student/staff portal across the trust, and Renaissance's Accelerated Reader supports literacy development. Partnerships with the University of Nottingham, Nevill Holt Opera, Shakespeare Schools Festival, The Kalisher Trust, The Outward Bound Trust and Youth Works Northamptonshire extend the curriculum through university preparation, arts enrichment, outdoor education and on-site mental health provision.

The business model is that of a UK state-funded academy: there are no tuition fees, and revenue is received in the form of per-pupil funding from the Department for Education channelled through DRET, with finance, governance and procurement handled centrally at trust level. The only direct student-facing financial instrument is the government 16-19 Bursary Fund administered for financially disadvantaged Sixth Form students. Marketing is conducted primarily through the school website, weekly LPA newsletters and specialised sports/careers/sixth-form newsletters, supported by Twitter and Facebook, annual open evenings, and parent engagement evenings. Leadership comprises Executive Principal Mrs Sue Jones (overseeing multiple DRET academies), Principal Mr Jonathon Kirby (in post from 4 November 2024), and SENCO / Director of Inclusion and Diversity Dr Ute Steenkamp.

Name

Lodge Park Academy

Legal name

Lodge Park Academy

Website

https://lodgeparkacademy.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lodge Park Academy is a mixed state-funded secondary school and sixth form in Corby, Northamptonshire, serving students aged 11-18 within the David Ross Education Trust network. It delivers GCSEs, A Levels and BTECs through a third-party technology stack, trust-centralised government funding, and an enrichment-led partnership ecosystem.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Corby

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: State-funded academy receiving government funding from the Department for Education through the David Ross Education Trust multi-academy chain. Funding agreements and financial information managed centrally by DRET.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lodge Park Academy is a mixed secondary school (ages 11-18) located on the edge of Corby in Northamptonshire, providing GCSE, A Level, and BTEC qualifications alongside enrichment programs in sports, music, character development, and SEN&D support. The academy is part of the David Ross Education Trust (DRET) network and delivers a knowledge-rich curriculum spanning Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, with state-funded tuition and a dedicated Sixth Form offering.

Product overview

Lodge Park Academy is a mixed secondary school (11-18 years) operated by the David Ross Education Trust, located in Corby, Northamptonshire. The academy offers a unified educational service centered on its core school program, supplemented by a Sixth Form providing A Level and BTEC courses. The curriculum spans Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 across core academic subjects including Maths, English, Science, and humanities, complemented by enrichment programs in sports, music, and special educational needs support. Additional services include the 16-19 Bursary Fund for financial assistance and specialized virtual learning via Microsoft Teams.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lodge Park Academy Secondary School Mixed secondary school (ages 11-18) in Corby, Northamptonshire, delivering GCSE qualifications and the full Key Stage 3-4 curriculum. Operated by the David Ross Education Trust with state-funded tuition.
• Sixth Form (Post-16 Education) Post-16 education program offering A Level and BTEC courses for students aged 16-18. Includes specialised accommodation such as a common room and specialist teaching rooms, with students typically studying three subjects plus an EPQ Qualification.
• Curriculum Programs (Key Stage 3, 4 and 5) Knowledge-rich curriculum spanning Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 with subjects including Maths, English, Science, RE, French, History, Geography, PE, Computer Science & ICT, Art, Design & Technology, Music, Business, Psychology, Criminology, Health and Social Care, and PSHCE.
• Sports Program Comprehensive sports program including curriculum PE, extra-curricular clubs, house competitions, DRET Spring Cup, and the LPA Ravens Programme for talent development.
• Music Program Music education comprising classroom curriculum, instrumental and vocal tuition (1:1 lessons), ensemble membership, and musical events including assemblies, concerts, shows, and trips to professional concerts.
• SEN&D Services (Special Educational Needs and Disability) Special Educational Needs and Disability support overseen by the Director of Inclusion and Diversity, including a Wave One universal offer and additional support strategies for SEND students.
• 16-19 Bursary Fund Government-funded financial support initiative for Sixth Form students facing significant financial challenges, helping them continue education after Key Stage 4 by covering education-related costs. Applications coordinated by Sixth Form Coordinator Mrs Flynn.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Nevill Holt OperaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural partnership providing students with access to opera performances, workshops, and cultural enrichment activities. Part of the Trust's partnerships for arts and cultural pursuits.
• Shakespeare Schools FestivalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership enabling students to participate in the Shakespeare Schools Festival, providing dramatic performance opportunities and cultural education.
• The Kalisher TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrust providing support and opportunities for students interested in law or related career paths.
• University of NottinghamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education partnership providing careers guidance, university preparation, Russell Group programme support for students aiming at competitive universities, and enrichment activities.
• The Outward Bound TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutdoor education partnership providing experiential learning opportunities through adventurous activities and expeditions.
• Lincoln CastleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural and historical education partnership providing enrichment visits and educational experiences related to history and heritage.
• Youth Works NorthamptonshirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal youth services organisation providing emotional wellbeing drop-in sessions (Mondays and Tuesdays 5pm-7pm) for young people aged 11-25 from Corby area, and additional counselling provision for 16-25 year olds. Staffed by qualified counsellors and mental health support workers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Harris Federation: Large multi-academy trust operating primary and secondary academies across London and southern England. Comparable as an institutional operator of state-funded academies at scale, with similar governance, funding model, and Ofsted regime applied to member schools.
• Ormiston Academies Trust: Large national multi-academy trust operating dozens of secondary academies across England. Comparable as a parent-trust model operating state-funded secondary academies, with centralized governance, shared curriculum resources, and similar Ofsted accountability structures.

Direct peers

• Weavers Academy: Secondary academy in Wellingborough competing within the same Northamptonshire admissions market. Comparable on academy status, GCSE and Sixth Form offering, age range, and family demographics served.
• Wrenn School: Secondary school in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, providing GCSE and Sixth Form education. Comparable as a Northamptonshire secondary competitor with overlapping age range, public funding model, and similar admissions pathways via North Northamptonshire Council.
• Sir Christopher Hatton Academy: Secondary academy in Wellingborough, comparable on age range, academy model, GCSE/A Level offering, and Ofsted inspection framework. Competes for Wellingborough-area families making secondary school choices within the same wider North Northamptonshire catchment.
• Brooke Weston Academy: Secondary academy located in Corby, sharing the same immediate competitive catchment for Year 7 admissions. Operates within a different multi-academy trust (Brooke Weston Trust) but competes directly for the same Corby-area student population that Lodge Park Academy targets.
• Bishop Stopford School: Secondary school in Kettering offering GCSE, A Level, and BTEC provision to ages 11-18. Comparable as a local competitor for Northamptonshire families selecting from secondary options, with overlapping curriculum and enrichment offerings.
• Kettering Buccleuch Academy: Secondary academy in Kettering offering GCSEs and Sixth Form education to ages 11-18. Comparable on geography, age range, academy status, and Ofsted subject area ratings, competing for post-16 destination-bound students in the broader Northamptonshire market.
• Montsaye Academy: Secondary school in Rothwell, North Northamptonshire offering GCSE, A Level, and vocational courses. Comparable on geography, age range, state-funding model, and enrichment-focused curriculum philosophy.
• Huxlow Science College: Secondary school in Irthlingborough (Northamptonshire) providing GCSEs and post-16 courses to ages 11-18. Comparable on state-funded status, age range, GCSE/A Level curriculum, and shared Northamptonshire families catchment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lodgeparkacad
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/lodge-park-academy

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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