Wrenn School
About Wrenn School
Wrenn School’s Progress 8 score sits at exactly -0. 02, which is bang on the North Northamptonshire local authority average for secondary schools. That might not sound flashy, but it tells a useful story: this is a school where pupils make broadly the progress you’d expect given their starting points, neither pulling ahead nor falling behind the typical LA pattern. Look a little closer, though, and the nuance emerges. The school’s Attainment 8 score of 39. 8 is modest, and only 31. 8% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths (the basics 5 measure), compared with 52. 9% at grade 4 or above. That gap suggests a significant tail of students just below the higher threshold. On the EBacc side, just 7. 5% entered and achieved the full suite at grade 5 or better, and the EBacc average point score of 3. 49 is low. So while the headline progress figure is neutral, the attainment profile is one where the school is working hard to move a large cohort from lower starting points.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Dec 2023Latest monitoring visit (14 Dec 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 11 Jun 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
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Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications