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 .
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 23/04/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 80 |
| Number of Pupils: | 97 |
| Number of Boys: | 61 |
| Number of Girls: | 36 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 30.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 54.60% | 53 |
| Other White | 14.40% | 14 |
| African | 6.20% | 6 |
| Other Black | 4.10% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 3.10% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 3.10% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 3.10% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 2.10% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 2.10% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.10% | 2 |
| Indian | 2.10% | 2 |
| Irish | 1.00% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.00% | 1 |
| Chinese | 1.00% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Tree Nursery School Laburnum Crescent , NN16 9PH | 3out of 4 | 2,722 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Northampton Road , NN15 7JZ | - not rated | 511 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School St Thomas More Catholic Primary , Northampton Road NN15 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Meadow Primary School Packer Road , Lake Avenue NN15 7RP | 3out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hall Meadow Primary School Packer Road , Lake Avenue NN15 7RP | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Grafton Street , NN16 9DF | - not rated | 1,617 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Stopford School Headlands , NN15 6BJ | - not rated | 1,959 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Stopford School Headlands , NN15 6BJ | - not rated | 1,959 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School for Girls Lewis Road , NN15 6HE | - not rated | 2,436 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Southfield School for Girls Lewis Road , NN15 6HE | 3out of 4 | 2,436 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Kettering Science Academy Deeble Road , NN15 7AA | 3out of 4 | 2,554 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tresham College of Further and Higher Education Windmill Avenue , NN15 6ER | - not rated | 2,699 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Buccleuch Academy Weekley Glebe Road , NN16 9NS | 3out of 4 | 3,016 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 Hall Lane , NN15 7LJ | - not rated | 663 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's School 52 Headlands , Kettering NN15 6DJ | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lavender Group Homes School 9 Lavender House , Kettonby Gardens NN15 6BT | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.