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
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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).

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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