Sponne School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Brackley Road Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 6DJ |
| Phone | 01327350284 |
| Reference Number | 136488 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1422 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.17%
Girls: 51.83% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 118 | 118 | 236 |
| 8 | 100 | 130 | 230 |
| 9 | 118 | 112 | 230 |
| 10 | 116 | 112 | 228 |
| 11 | 105 | 127 | 232 |
| 12 | 71 | 62 | 133 |
| 13 | 57 | 76 | 133 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.5% |
| White, Other | 4.1% |
| Unclassified | 2.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| African | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Jan 2025 | School inspection |
| 02 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 27 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Sponne School Technology College | |
| 27 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2001 | Full inspection |
| 06 Nov 2001 | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 52 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 55.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 72% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 34.87 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 36.01 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 16.5% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 67 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 50 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 0 |
Previous Years
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