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Sponne School

Sponne School, Towcester
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Sponne School

Brackley Road, Towcester, NN12 6DJ

A Good-rated secondary school in Towcester.

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Pupils
1,422
Ages
11-18
FSM
12.4%
Attainment 8
52.0
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
52.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
24.7%
Basics 9-5
55.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
34.9%
EBacc APS
4.69
EBacc 9-5
20.3%
EBacc 9-4
26.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
34.76
A*-A Grades
19.0%
A*-B Grades
48.9%
AAB+ %
16.5%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 143 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Sponne School

Sponne School is a secondary school in Towcester, West Northamptonshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 373 responses), 85% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.0. The school has around 1,422 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Brackley Road, Towcester, NN12 6DJ | More schools in West Northamptonshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Sponne School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2025 — Good
  2. Oct 2012 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Sponne School

What is Sponne School's Ofsted rating?
Sponne School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about Sponne School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 373 responses): 85% of parents would recommend Sponne School.
What are Sponne School's latest exam results?
Sponne School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 52.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Sponne School located?
Sponne School is a secondary school in Towcester, West Northamptonshire (NN12 6DJ).
How many pupils attend Sponne School?
Sponne School has around 1,422 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Sponne School with other schools?
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