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Wren Spinney Community School
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Wren Spinney Community School
- Secondary
- North Northamptonshire NN15 7LB
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Best progress possible through high expectations and tailored support
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exceptionally well-managed behaviour, promoting respect and emotional regulation
Qualifications and Training: Highly appropriate professional development and specialist expertise
Current Educational Practices: Supports workload and well-being, ensuring effective teaching aligned to EHC plans
Strengths and Challenges: Positive about support received from leaders, skilled in making effective changes
Opportunities for Involvement: Strong relationships with families, part of the 'Wren Family'
Communication: Frequent updates on child's achievements and school events
Parent Satisfaction: Parents highly satisfied, noting exceptional progress and community feeling
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Open communication, creating trusting environment
Actions for Quality Improvement: Highly effective collaboration with therapists, ambitious curriculum
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel happy and safe, well-managed transitions and emotions
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Total communication approach, nurturing and supportive environment
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range including equine therapy and swimming
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Supports physical and mental health through curriculum activities
Outdoor Facilities: Enjoy trips like Woburn Safari Park and fly fishing
Career Counselling Services: Impartial careers guidance, supporting informed decisions
Preparation for Sixth Form: Develop independence and pursue accredited qualification
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective collaboration ensures needs are met, exceptional achievement
Subjects Offered: Study one of three pathways: sensory, structured, or collaborative
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About Us
Wren Spinney Community School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Northamptonshire, East Midlands.
It has 88 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I am privileged to be the Headteacher at Wren Spinney, and to work with wonderful people here and in the wider community - pupils, staff, parents, carers and families, other professionals and agencies. Our staff members are dedicated and highly qualified, and they offer our students fascinating learning possibilities. We are determined to develop the skills of our students in a range of meaningful ways, and they impress us daily with their talents and achievements. With their perseverance and upbeat dispositions, they serve as an inspiration for all of us. We value and actively foster strong relationships with families whose children we have the good fortune to educate and look for. We all work together to assist one another and consistently improve as a community. If you'd like to stop by our school, get in touch with our welcoming office staff, and they'll set up a time for you to do so.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6.4 | - | 17.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | 98% | 50% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 8.90% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 26.97% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.73% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 26.1% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.07% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.43% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.77 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 93.13% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 150 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 85.33% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 33.17% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 36.21% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.17% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 16% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.71% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 5.17% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 29.03% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 43.41% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 25.34% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.24% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.31% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.85 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 89.21% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 6 | 146 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 84.04% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 36.63% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 36.79% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 10.58% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.75% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.33% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 30.24% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 45.32% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 27.44% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.92% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 18.48% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.07 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 93% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 133 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 85.29% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 38.71% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 35.38% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.05% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 11.24% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.48% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.43% | 2.76% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 27.04% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42% | 42.58% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 28.16% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.64% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.2% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.87 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 89.25% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 12 | 150 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 76.25% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.45% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 11.25% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.4% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.45% | 2.06% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Wren Spinney Community School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1