Wrenn School

A good academy sponsor led school in North Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Wrenn School.

Wellingborough, NN82DQ Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
53.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.02
English & Maths grade 4+ %
50.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 52.9%
Continue in education or training
57.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 63.0%
Sustained employment
49.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 23.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
9 May 2018
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
London Road
Wellingborough, NN82DQ
Phone
1933222039
Website
wrennschool.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139961
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
London Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2DQ
Website
http://www.wrennschool.org.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1632 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,446
Free School Meals
30.9% (447 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.3% (19 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
31.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
39.8
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.7
English Attainment 8:
8.8
Maths Attainment 8:
7.8
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
11.5
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.7
Ebacc English:
98.0%
Ebacc Entry:
14.1%
Ebacc Humanities:
91.8%
Ebacc Languages:
29.8%
Ebacc Maths:
98.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.4%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.02
Progress 8 Range:
-0.21 to 0.17
University Progression:
62.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
63.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
23.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
8.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
5.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
62%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
79 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
8.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
90 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
181
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,446 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Law (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(11 students)
Mathematics (GCE AS level (All))
★★★★★
(11 students)
Psychology (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★ ★
(37 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

""A true test of someone’s character is what they do when no one is watching.""

Work Hard Respect Others Enjoy learning Never give up Navigate Your Future

Head Teacher's Message

"On behalf of all our students and staff, I would like to thank you for taking an interest in Wrenn School and visiting our website. I am continually in awe of our students. Their hard work and dedication, alongside genuine care and respect for both each other and the staff body, is what makes Wrenn such a great place to be. Our split-site model, strong Wrenn Values, and Ofsted praise reflect our commitment to excellence and community."

Facilities

Art block Music block Drama block Design Technology block Wrenn Astro (Astro turf) Playing fields Hard play areas Gyms

Curriculum Highlights

Mathematics English Languages Science History Geography PSHE RE Sport Design & Technology Music Drama Art

SEND Provision

The Learning Support Base is located across both sites, with an office facility on London Road and a suite of rooms on Doddington Road. Educational support is offered for Cognition and Learning; Communication and Interaction; Social, Emotional and Mental Health; and Physical and Sensory needs. There is an open door policy and staff are available to discuss concerns. SENDCo is Hannah Jones; Deputy SENDCo is Becki Horne. Documentation includes CET iCREATE Framework for SEND, CET SEND Policy, CET SEND Information Report, and Wrenn Accessibility Policy.

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 admissions are via the Local Authority (Northamptonshire County Council). The end of October is the deadline for Year 7 applications for the following September. In-year admissions are processed via North Northamptonshire Council. Students are admitted without reference to ability, aptitude, or culture.

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