Compare Friars Academy and Kingsley Special Academy and Wren Spinney Community School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Friars Academy (Not applicable) in Wellingborough; Kingsley Special Academy (Not applicable) in Kettering; Wren Spinney Community School (Not applicable) in Kettering — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Friars Academy, Kingsley Special Academy and Wren Spinney Community School. They are not applicable phase and academy special converter type located around Wellingborough, Northamptonshire and Kettering, Northamptonshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Friars Academy), published Jul 2015. The most recent inspection on record is for Wren Spinney Community School (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 400, typical FSM 40–45%, range 25–30%–50–55%; spread across trusts such as BETTER TOGETHER LEARNING TRUST, KINGSLEY LEARNING FOUNDATION and Creating Tomorrow Multi Academy Trust.

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Attribute	Friars Academy NN8 2LA	Kingsley Special Academy NN15 5DP	Wren Spinney Community School NN15 7LB
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Academy special converter	Not applicable • Academy special converter	Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location	Wellingborough Northamptonshire NN8 2LA	Kettering Northamptonshire NN15 5DP	Kettering Northamptonshire NN15 7LB
Latest Ofsted	1 2 Jul 2015	1 1 Aug 2023	1 21 May 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	154	156	80
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	BETTER TOGETHER LEARNING TRUST	KINGSLEY LEARNING FOUNDATION	Creating Tomorrow Multi Academy Trust
Website	www.friarsacademy.org	www.kingsleyspecialacademy.co.uk	www.wrenspinney.co.uk
Telephone	01933304950	01536316880	01536481939
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Friars Academy

NN8 2LA

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location: Wellingborough
Northamptonshire
NN8 2LA
Ofsted: 1 2 Jul 2015
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: BETTER TOGETHER LEARNING TRUST
Website: www.friarsacademy.org
Telephone: 01933304950

Kingsley Special Academy

NN15 5DP

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location: Kettering
Northamptonshire
NN15 5DP
Ofsted: 1 1 Aug 2023
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: KINGSLEY LEARNING FOUNDATION
Website: www.kingsleyspecialacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01536316880

Wren Spinney Community School

NN15 7LB

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location: Kettering
Northamptonshire
NN15 7LB
Ofsted: 1 21 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Creating Tomorrow Multi Academy Trust
Website: www.wrenspinney.co.uk
Telephone: 01536481939

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.