Open Other Secondary Mixed

Sponne School

Brackley Road, Towcester, NN12 6DJ
Part of: TOVE LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Sponne School
Towcester, NN12 6DJ
1,422 Pupils
1,373 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
12.40% FSM %
685 Boys
737 Girls
About Sponne School

Sponne School is a Secondary Academies serving Towcester and the surrounding area in West Northamptonshire. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the East Midlands region.

It has 1,422 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,373. Current headteacher: Graham Forbes.

Information on Sponne School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority West Northamptonshire
Region East Midlands
Administrative District West Northamptonshire
Parliamentary Constituency South Northamptonshire
Ward Towcester
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor TOVE LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-03-2011
UKPRN 10033021
URN 136488
Data Last Updated 11-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Emma Hay Chair of Local Governing Body 01/10/2022 30/09/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Revd Paula Challen Local Governor 16/10/2023 15/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Peter DeBoo Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Graham Forbes Local Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Danielle Gautrey Local Governor 17/12/2024 16/12/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Barbara Gundle Local Governor 26/11/2022 25/11/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Peter Light Local Governor 05/12/2022 04/12/2026 Elected by parents
Miss Ishbel Rose Local Governor 12/05/2025 11/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
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Greens Norton Church of England Primary School
2.22 km • Towcester
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Tiffield Academy
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sponne School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Towcester, West Northamptonshire.
Sponne School has 1,422 pupils, with a capacity of 1,373.
Sponne School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Sponne School is: Non-selective.
The Executive Headteacher at Sponne School is Mr Graham Forbes.
Sponne School is at Brackley Road, Towcester, NN12 6DJ, in the West Northamptonshire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at Sponne School: Has a sixth form.
Sponne School is currently open.
Contact
Executive Headteacher
Mr Graham Forbes
Brackley Road, Towcester, NN12 6DJ
01327350284
www.sponne.org.uk
Location
NN12 6DJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136488
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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