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Sponne School
Brackley Road, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 6DJ, West Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
71.4 / 100
Top 29%
Better than 71% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,422
Capacity
1,373
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE performance, this school boasts an Attainment 8 score of 52, placing it in the top 23% nationally. An impressive 83% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 73% progress to university, with 23% going to top-third institutions. Parent satisfaction is notable, with 85% recommending the school, although EBacc entry at 35% may indicate room for growth in academic breadth.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 52.0 | Top 23% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 83% | Top 12% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 55% | Top 25% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 35% | Top 41% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 26% | Top 41% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 73% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 23% | Above avg |
Based on 137 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (373 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of subjects
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
My child is happy
86%
My child feels safe
85%
I'd recommend this school
85%
My child makes good progress
84%
School has high expectations
84%
Progress is communicated
84%
Behaviour is good
74%
School supports development
70%
School responds to concerns
62%
School keeps me informed
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.5%
White Other4.1%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Black African0.8%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.4%
Other0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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52.13246, -0.99329 · NN12 6DJ
School details
Local authorityWest Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN136488
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sponne.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Sponne School rated by Ofsted?
Sponne School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is Sponne School a good school?
Sponne School scores 71.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 29% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Sponne School?
Based on 373 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sponne School receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Sponne School in GCSEs?
Sponne School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.0. 83% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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