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  • Wren Spinney is a warm and supportive special school for students aged 11–18 based in Kettering, Northamptonshire.

    We are dedicated to meeting the needs of young people with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), ensuring the best possible support.
    All our students have an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan.

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    Welcome to Wren...

    At Wren Spinney School, staff, governors, parents, carers and the local community are all partners in helping our young people to access an education that is focused on improving independence and life opportunities. Having fun, being safe and feeling happy are key to everything we do.

    We aim to provide a developmental, relevant, life skills curriculum, tailored to meet the individual needs of all of its students, based on 'Preparation for Adulthood'. Each stage of the curriculum focusses on preparing our students for the next stage, developing key skills while actively promoting fundamental British values and the core values of our school and our students are grouped into one of three specialist provisions: sensory, structured or collaborative, depending on their needs. 

    We are committed to providing the best learning opportunities, including access to community resources and learning programmes that link classroom learning to life skills. We believe all children learn best from first-hand experiences.

    If you have any questions regarding the school and what we do, or would like to arrange a visit, we would be delighted to hear from you. 

    Mike Tebbutt
    Acting Headteacher

    Latest news

  • 21 May 2026

    Wren is first SEND school to achieve Healthy Schools Gold Award

    🌟 We’ve Achieved Gold! 🌟

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  • 11 May 2026

    Bronze Swimming Success for Hannah-Ruth

    🏅 Congratulations to our amazing Hannah-Ruth on winnin...

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  • 19 March 2026

    The Sun is Back ! 🌞

    The sun was shining and it made for the perfect day of outdoor play! ☀️🌿

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  • 18 March 2026

    World Book Day!📚✨

    We had such a brilliant day today! Students and staff came in dressed as their favourite b...

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  • 26 January 2026

    Creating Tomorrow SEN Festival!

    We’re launching Kettering’s very first SEN Festival, created to bring families...

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  • 19 December 2025

    🎄 Christmas Singalong & Signalong Celebration! 🎶

    Our students enjoyed a wonderful Christmas Singalong filled with festive cheer a...

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  • 19 December 2025

    Christmas Nativity Assembly 2025

    ✨ Our Wonderful Nativity ✨

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  • 18 December 2025

    Food Bank 2025 🥫

    Food Bank 2025

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  • 18 December 2025

    Polar Express at Wren Spinney! ✨

    Yesterday, the Polar Express arrived at Wren Spinney School, bringing festive excitement...

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