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Sponne School
Ages 11–181,422 pupilsNone
Sponne School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Towcester, within the West Northamptonshire local authority. The school has around 1,422 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 52.8 and 59% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Towcester can view Sponne School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.6%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence16.1%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher17.1England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS99%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals11.8%England avg 28.6%
English not first language3.7%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 852
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths55%
Grade 4+ English & maths83%
EBacc entry35%
EBacc average point score4.7
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)C+APS per entry 34.8
Value added+0.07Average · 95% CI -0.0 to 0.2
Retention98%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Towcester
All schools in Towcester →Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miTowcester Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miMarie Weller Primary SchoolGood · 1.0 miTiffield Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolGood · 1.8 miGreens Norton Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 1.4 miTiffield Academy2.1 mi
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