The Spires Academy is a not applicable school in Northampton, serving pupils aged 4 to 16. The school is a free schools alternative provision and operates as a mixed school. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

The Spires Academy currently has around 79 pupils on roll, which is about 79% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 91.1% boys and 8.9% girls. Around 34.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

School Information

Address: 59-77 Sheep Street, Northampton, NN1 2NE
Website:
Telephone:
School Type: Free schools alternative provision
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: West Northamptonshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr David Bishop
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy:
Unique reference: 142926

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 16
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 100
Number of Pupils: 79
Number of Boys: 72
Number of Girls: 7

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bellinge Primary School
Fieldmill Road , Bellinge NN3 9DG
- not rated 418 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Ecton Brook Primary School
Ecton Brook Road , Ecton Brook NN3 5DY
- not rated 538 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Ecton Brook Primary School
Ecton Brook Road , Ecton Brook NN3 5DY
- not rated 538 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Andrew's Ceva Primary School
Ecton Brook Road , Ecton Brook NN3 5EN
3out of 4 585 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Standens Barn Primary School
Flaxwell Court , Standens Barn NN3 9EH
- not rated 1,667 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lings Upper School
Billing Brook Road , Lings NN3 8NH
- not rated 1,900 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Northampton Academy
Wellingborough Road , NN3 8NH
4out of 4 1,900 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Weston Favell School
Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ
- not rated 2,849 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Weston Favell Academy
Booth Lane South , NN3 3EZ
3out of 4 2,849 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ecton Brook Middle School
Ecton Brook Road , Ecton Brook NN3 5DY
- not rated 538 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Emmanuel CofE Voluntary Aided Middle School
Billing Brook Road , Lings NN3 8NL
- not rated 2,010 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Blackthorn Middle School
Blackthorn Road , Blackthorn NN3 8PT
- not rated 2,132 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Goldings Middle School
Crestwood Road , Lings Way NN3 8JJ
- not rated 2,419 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cherry Orchard Middle School
Birchfield Road East , NN3 2TA
- not rated 3,135 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Northampton College
Main Campus , Booth Lane NN3 3RF
- not rated 3,202 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Spires Academy
59-77 Sheep Street , NN1 2NE
- not rated 0 yd Free schools alternative provision No Mixed More About School
Edgewood School
Lingswood Park , NN3 8TA
- not rated 1,598 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Peter's Independent School
Lingswood Park , Blackthorn NN3 8TA
- not rated 1,700 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Billing Brook Special School
Penistone Road , Lumbertubs NN3 8EZ
4out of 4 2,134 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Billing Brook Special School
Penistone Road , Lumbertubs NN3 8EZ
- not rated 2,134 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.