Sponne School
URN: 136488 • Towcester NN12 6DJ
Overview
- Name
- Sponne School
- URN
- 136488
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- TOVE LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 72.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Graham Forbes (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01327350284
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Brackley Road, Towcester NN12 6DJ
Summary
Sponne School, located in Towcester, West Northamptonshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,422 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,373. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, guided by the motto "Dream, Believe, Achieve." This ethos is rooted in the legacy of a former student, Tom Hollick, and reflects the school's commitment to high aspirations for all students.
The school prides itself on strong relationships between staff and students, ensuring high-quality teaching and a focus on student wellbeing. Sponne School actively engages with parents and the local community, recognizing their vital role in supporting student success. The school is part of the Tove Learning Trust, which enhances collaborative practices among local schools.
Recent achievements include excellent GCSE and A Level results, demonstrating the effectiveness of the school's educational approach. Sponne School also emphasizes extracurricular activities, such as sports leadership training, to promote student development beyond the classroom. For more information, visit their website at [sponne.org.uk](http://www.sponne.org.uk).
The school prides itself on strong relationships between staff and students, ensuring high-quality teaching and a focus on student wellbeing. Sponne School actively engages with parents and the local community, recognizing their vital role in supporting student success. The school is part of the Tove Learning Trust, which enhances collaborative practices among local schools.
Recent achievements include excellent GCSE and A Level results, demonstrating the effectiveness of the school's educational approach. Sponne School also emphasizes extracurricular activities, such as sports leadership training, to promote student development beyond the classroom. For more information, visit their website at [sponne.org.uk](http://www.sponne.org.uk).
Useful links
- School Governors (governance)
- Student Absence (sen)
- Calendar and Events (calendar)
- SCHOOL CLOSES (calendar)
- Year 11 DRAMA and Year 13 DRAMA and THEATRE STUDIES – Lost Atoms at the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry. (calendar)
- Y11 (A Half) Geography Trip - Banbury (calendar)
- Flu Vaccinations Y7-Y11 (calendar)
- Work Experience Parents' Evening (calendar)
- Blue Week (calendar)
- Red Week (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Sponne School Technology College (45.2)
- Silverstone UTC (42.4)
Key details
- LA
- West Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- TOVE LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1373
- Pupils
- 1422
- Boys
- 685
- Girls
- 737
- FSM %
- 12.40
- Open date
- 2011-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2012-10-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northamptonshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1422 | 685 | 737 | 1373 | 12.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1428 | 694 | 734 | 1373 | 9.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1446 | 740 | 706 | 1373 | 5.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1446 | 740 | 706 | 1373 | 5.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1444 | 740 | 704 | 1278 | 4.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1416 | 725 | 691 | 1278 | 4.10 |
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