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The Spires Academy

Free schools alternative provision · Northampton · NN1 2NE

Ages 4–16 · 79 pupils · West Northamptonshire

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (18 Jan 2024).

Capacity fill79%

79 pupils · 100 places

Pupils on roll
79
Boys / girls
72 / 7
School capacity
100
Capacity fill
79 / 100 (79%)
Free school meals
34.2%
FSM pupils
27
Gender
Mixed
School type
Free schools alternative provision

Age range

Ages 4–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Supported by a trust
Headteacher
Mr David Bishop

Location

Address
59-77 Sheep Street
Postcode
NN1 2NE
Town
Northampton
County
Northamptonshire
Local authority
West Northamptonshire
District
West Northamptonshire
Constituency
Northampton South
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban city and town

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed free schools alternative provision, Ages 4–16, in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, 79 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 34.2%.

Open schools in Northampton
141
Academies among open schools in Northampton
52% (74)
Open schools in NN1
12
Open schools in West Northamptonshire LA
209

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in NorthamptonNear NN1

  • Ecton Brook Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Northampton · NN3 5DY · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS273%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM24.2%
    • Demand0.98

    0.3 miles away

  • St Andrew's Ceva Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Northampton · NN3 5EN · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM24.9%
    • Demand1.00

    0.3 miles away

  • Edgewood School

    Other independent special school

    Northampton · NN3 8TA · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 7–16

    0.9 miles away

  • Standens Barn Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Northampton · NN3 9EH · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS264%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM18.7%
    • Demand0.98

    0.9 miles away

  • Blackthorn Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Northampton · NN3 8EP · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS255%
    • Absence6.3%
    • FSM35.6%
    • Demand1.00

    1.0 miles away

  • Northampton Academy

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Northampton · NN3 8NH · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att852.2
    • P80.9
    • EM5+62%
    • Absence8.7%

    1.1 miles away

  • Rectory Farm Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Northampton · NN3 5DD · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS264%
    • Absence6.3%
    • FSM30.2%
    • Demand1.00

    1.1 miles away

  • Billing Brook Special School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy special converter

    Northampton · NN3 8EZ · West Northamptonshire

    Ages 4–19

    • Att80.3
    • P8-1.8
    • EM5+0%
    • Absence7.5%

    1.2 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr David Bishop

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