The school is a member of the Tove Learning Trust, the CEO of which is Dr Jamie Clarke.

Sponne was one of the first schools in Britain to switch its dietary policies following celebrity chef Jamie Oliver's anti–obesity TV campaign.

In July 2006, 13-year-old William Guntrip set up a playground sweet shop to counteract what he considered to be "overpriced health food".

Guntrip took more than £50 a day, selling chocolate bars and fizzy drinks to other pupils during break times.

Sixth Form classes are smaller than standard secondary school lessons, allowing teachers to provide a more in depth level of teaching.

[5] International orchestral and opera conductor, Martyn Brabbins attended Sponne school in the 1970s.