Ofsted: Outstanding

Wren Spinney School

verifiedData: DfE & Ofsted 2024/25

personMr Joshua Gershwin-Williams

corporate_fareCREATING TOMORROW MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

location_onKettering, NN15 7LB

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2024

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Students

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Age Range

11-18

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Wren Spinney School is a Academy special converter school in Kettering, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

Wren Spinney School is an academy special converter in Kettering, North Northamptonshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It is part of CREATING TOMORROW MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 97 pupils on roll, of whom 52% are eligible for free school meals.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 7.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: Department for Education 2024/25, Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2024

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2023

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2022

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2021

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2018

Progress 8 Score

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

78%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)-%

Apprenticeships-%

Employment-%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)100%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

23 April 2024

Inspection Report

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22 February 2022

Inspection Report

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06 September 2017

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-04-23

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2014-03-27

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2011-03-28

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

6.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.1%(3 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 97 pupils. During this period, there were 6 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.2%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	97	6	6.2%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	97	2	2.1%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	87	3	3.4%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	88	2	2.3%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	86	0	0.0%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	88	0	0.0%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	87	2	2.3%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	88	1	1.1%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	80	0	0.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	77	1	1.3%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	79	0	0.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	66	0	0.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	66	0	0.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	64	0	0.0%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	56	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	56	0	0.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	53	0	0.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	49	0	0.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	49	1	2.0%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	49	0	0.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	53	0	0.0%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	54	0	0.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	54	0	0.0%	3.7%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 39 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 29 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 8 pupils

Profound & Multiple Learning 8 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 6 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 1 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Physical Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

20.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

10.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

0.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

agree10%

disagree60%

strongly disagree10%

don't know20%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

disagree10%

strongly disagree90%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

disagree30%

strongly disagree70%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes100%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

disagree70%

strongly disagree30%

The school has high expectations for my child.

disagree80%

strongly disagree20%

My child does well at this school.

agree20%

disagree30%

strongly disagree50%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

disagree30%

strongly disagree70%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

disagree60%

strongly disagree10%

don't know30%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

disagree60%

strongly disagree40%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

agree20%

disagree30%

strongly disagree50%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

no100%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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