A good academy converter school in North Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Rushton Primary School.
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Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 101.0 | 103.0 |
| 2023 | 103.0 | 105.0 |
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Declining trend (-2.0 per year)
Down -2.0% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
I am incredibly proud to warmly welcome you to Rushton Primary School. We are a small, friendly village school for ages 4–11 with a strong sense of community. Guided by the core values of courage, responsibility and aspiration, we offer a rich curriculum from Early Years to the end of Key Stage 2, emphasise growth mindset and well-being, and value close collaboration with parents. We invite you to arrange a visit to learn more. Headteacher: Miss Shelley Hannant.
Rushton Primary School aims to be inclusive and support all pupils with SEND. Expect termly review meetings to discuss progress, involvement in setting targets on your child’s Individual Education Plan, and your child’s voice being heard through One Page Profiles. The school prioritises well-being and works with families in a solution‑focused approach during difficult times. A copy of the SEND policy and SEND information report is available, and Miss Hannant is the SENDCo. The Local Offer and IASS (Information, Advice and Support Service) contacts are provided for additional support.
Places are allocated by North Northamptonshire Council. Oversubscription criteria include Looked After Children and previously Looked After Children, children with a sibling at the school, and children who live closer to the school, followed by other applicants. The Published Admission Number (PAN) for Reception is 15. The policy explains a distance tiebreaker and an independent random allocation if distances tie. Appeals are administered by Northamptonshire County Council Admissions Team.
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