Rushton Primary School

A good academy converter school in North Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Rushton Primary School.

Kettering, NN141RL Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

49

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
54.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 64.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
24 June 2015
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Station Road
Rushton
Kettering, NN141RL

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140074
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Station Road, Rushton, Kettering, NN14 1RL
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
PATHFINDER SCHOOLS
Capacity
105 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
90
Free School Meals
10.0% (9 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.2% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
64.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
101.0
Grammar Score:
101.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 101.0 103.0
2023 103.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
6 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
11
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
90 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.0 per year)

Down -2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

courage responsibility aspiration

Head Teacher's Message

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.

SEND Provision

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.

Admissions Criteria

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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