Rushden Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in North Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Rushden Academy.

Rushden, NN106AG Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

47

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
45.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.39
English & Maths grade 4+ %
48.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 49.0%
Continue in education or training
26.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 34.0%
Sustained employment
78.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 40.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
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
13 September 2022
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hayway
Rushden, NN106AG
Phone
1933350391
Website
rushden-academy.net/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146209
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Hayway, Rushden, NN10 6AG
Website
https://www.rushden-academy.net/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
TOVE LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1295 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
892
Free School Meals
24.0% (214 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.5% (13 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
39.8
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.0
English Attainment 8:
8.4
Maths Attainment 8:
7.8
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.5
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.0
Ebacc English:
94.2%
Ebacc Entry:
12.9%
Ebacc Humanities:
79.4%
Ebacc Languages:
27.7%
Ebacc Maths:
95.5%
Ebacc Sciences:
94.8%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.39
Progress 8 Range:
-0.62 to -0.17
University Progression:
32.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
34.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
40.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
14.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
8.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
32%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
50 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
14.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
56 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
112
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
892 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Art & Design (Photography) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(9 students)

Strong performance in 2 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Serve Thrive Aspire Resilient Respect

Head Teacher's Message

Latest Principal message (23 January 2026) notes Ethos Team Year 9 workshops on healthy relationships, evidence-based revision strategies with Dr Martijn van der Spoel for Year 11, plans to bring him back for Year 10, positive reception to the B Block update video, and a policy update on mobile phones (see it, hear it, lose it).

Admissions Criteria

Places are allocated in accordance to parental preference. If a first choice school is over-subscribed, the pupil will be allocated their 2nd choice. The application portal opened on 10 September 2025. Deadline for applications is 31 October 2025. Places are confirmed on national offer day (2 March 2026). In-Year Applications are handled via Northamptonshire County Council; further details available in the Admissions policies.

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