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Wren Spinney School

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Wren Spinney School

Westover Road, Off Westhill Drive, Kettering, NN15 7LB

Academy special converter · Ages 11–18 · Mixed

Ofsted
Outstanding
Apr 2024

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Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
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Progress 8?
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9-7 Grades
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Basics 9-5
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Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available46.4
2024/25Not available46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available0.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

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DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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Nearby secondary schools

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Youth Works Community College
1.47 km away · Other independent school
Bishop Stopford School
1.79 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Southfield School for Girls
2.23 km away · Academy converter
Good
Kettering Science Academy
2.34 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Stone Lodge Therapeutic School
2.42 km away · Other independent special school

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About Wren Spinney School

Wren Spinney School is a secondary school in Kettering, North Northamptonshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). The school has around 97 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Westover Road, Kettering, NN15 7LB | More schools in North Northamptonshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Apr 2024 — Outstanding
  2. Feb 2022 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
  3. Mar 2014 — Outstanding (predecessor: Wren Spinney Community Special School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Wren Spinney School

What is Wren Spinney School's Ofsted rating?
Wren Spinney School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
Where is Wren Spinney School located?
Wren Spinney School is a secondary school in Kettering, North Northamptonshire (NN15 7LB).
How many pupils attend Wren Spinney School?
Wren Spinney School has around 97 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
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