Wren Spinney Community School

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Performance Score

Overall school rating

100

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome

100.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 100.0%

Raw: Outstanding

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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

Outstanding

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Last inspected: 23 April 2024
Previous grade: Outstanding
Quality of education: Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership & management: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Westover Road

Off Westhill Drive

Kettering, NN157LB
Phone: 1536481939
Website: wrenspinney.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 144684
Type: Academy special converter
Phase: Special
Address: Westover Road, Off Westhill Drive, Kettering, NN15 7LB
Website: www.wrenspinney.co.uk
Age range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
School status: Open
Trust/MAT: CREATING TOMORROW MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity: 80 pupils
Setting: Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form: Yes
Nursery: No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 88
Free School Meals: 53.3% (47 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (88 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 92.1%; Good
Persistent Absence: 30.3%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 6 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 11; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 88 pupils; 11-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respect Inclusion Community

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Joshua Gershwin-Williams describes Wren Spinney as a school for pupils with cognition and learning difficulties, emphasising a developmental, life-skills curriculum tailored to individual needs, Preparation for Adulthood, and strong community partnerships within the Creating Tomorrow Trust; highlights first-hand experiences, safety, happiness, and independence as core aims.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Student Council Music Man Horse Riding Swimming Enterprise (Tuck Shop) Brass Band Zoolab Sensory Experiences Rotary Kids Day Out at Wicksteed Park Rotary Star of The Year Party in the Playground Bubble Lady Donkeys Art Competition Celebration Days

Sports

Horse riding Swimming Dance

Facilities

Soft play Sensory rooms Outdoor gym equipment Playground School gardens and allotment (horticulture area)

Curriculum Highlights

Equals curriculum and Wren Offer ASDAN accreditation (Personal Progress) Five key areas: Communication; Good Health; Friends, Relationships and Community; Independent Living; Future Destinations No conventional maths and English; learning English and maths within the framework of the curriculum tailored to individual cognitive levels Three provisions: Sensory; Structured; Collaborative Progress tracked with Wren Levels and Pen Portraits; includes Personal Development and SMSC/BV framing

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available