Wren Spinney School

  • Special
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Outstanding

Westover Road, Off Westhill Drive, Kettering, NN15 7LBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Wren Spinney School is a special school in Kettering for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 153 schools in North Northamptonshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in April 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 23 April 2024, report published 21 May 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 23 April 2024

Wren Spinney Community School is an exceptionally welcoming place for pupils and students to learn. Staff quickly form warm and caring relationships with pupils, and strong relationships with their families. Adults know the pupils extremely well. They work as a team to decide how best to support pupils so that they make the best progress possible. The school's vision to build communication and enable independence is at the heart of every aspect of school life. Pupils are listened to and respected by staff. This helps them to feel happy and safe. The school has created an environment where every pupil is nurtured, valued and supported to be as independent as possible. Expectations are high, no matter what pathway pupils are following. This ensures that every pupil achieves their goals. Pupils enjoy a wide range of curriculum activities that promote their personal development. For example, pupils enjoy equine therapy and swimming to support their physical and mental health. Parents and carers told inspectors how their children had achieved far more than they could ever have hoped for. Parents commonly spoke of being part of the 'Wren Family' and the difference this school makes for their child.

Pupil numbers and mix

96 pupils on roll, with places for 80

Eligible for free school meals44.8%

44.8%, 18.3 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language35.4%

35.4%, 13.8 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Wren Spinney School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Stone Lodge Therapeutic School2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 10.6
Isebrook School2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 0.1
Kingsley Special Academy2 milesOfsted: Outstanding0% met the expected standard
Maplefields Academy6 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 3.1
Red Kite Academy6 milesOfsted: Good0% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy special converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
CREATING TOMORROW MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Mr Mike Tebbutt
Address
Westover Road, Off Westhill Drive, Kettering, NN15 7LB
Local authority
North Northamptonshire
URN
144684

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.