Wren Spinney School is a not applicable school in Kettering, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Wren Spinney School currently has around 97 pupils on roll, which is about 121% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 62.9% boys and 37.1% girls. Around 50.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 7.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 30.3%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 97 pupils.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (54.6%). other white pupils make up about 14.4%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 0% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Westover Road, Kettering, NN15 7LB
Website: www.wrenspinney.co.uk
Telephone: 01536481939
School Type: Academy special converter
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: North Northamptonshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Joshua Gershwin-Williams
Religious character: None
Admissions policy:
Unique reference: 144684

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 23/04/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 80
Number of Pupils: 97
Number of Boys: 61
Number of Girls: 36

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 30.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British54.60%53
Other White14.40%14
African6.20%6
Other Black4.10%4
Pakistani3.10%3
Bangladeshi3.10%3
Unclassified3.10%3
Other Mixed2.10%2
Other Asian2.10%2
Other (any other ethnic group)2.10%2
Indian2.10%2
Irish1.00%1
White and Black Caribbean1.00%1
Chinese1.00%1
White and Asian0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Town average
0.22
Local authority average
0.22
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
Town average
51%
Local authority average
51%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
Town average
47%
Local authority average
47%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
Town average
48.3
Local authority average
48.3
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
Town average
4.4
Local authority average
4.4
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
100%

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Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
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Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
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Hall Meadow Primary School
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
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Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bishop Stopford School
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Bishop Stopford School
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16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Tresham College of Further and Higher Education
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- not rated 2,699 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kettering Buccleuch Academy
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3out of 4 3,016 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wren Spinney Community Special School
Westover Road , Off Westhill Drive NN15 7LB
- not rated 0 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Wren Spinney School
Westover Road , Off Westhill Drive NN15 7LB
4out of 4 0 yd Academy special converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Our Lady's Convent School
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St Peter's School
52 Headlands , Kettering NN15 6DJ
- not rated 1,482 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
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School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.