Rushden Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Address | Hayway, NN10 6AG |
| School Website | https://www.rushden-academy.net/ |
| Telephone | 1933350391 |
| URN | 146209 |
School Census
| Total | 852 |
| Girls/Boys | 459/393 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 53.9%/46.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 11.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 173 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 8.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 13/09/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 13/09/2022 | Good |
| 06/07/2016 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 13/09/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 06/07/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 13 September 2022 | School inspection: Good | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 28.40% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 47.70% |
| Entering EBacc | 19.40% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.32 |
| Progress 8 | -0.4 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 32% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 56% |
| Entering EBacc | 17% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.6 |
| Progress 8 | -0.01 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 31% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 48% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.52 |
| Progress 8 | -0.21 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 305 |
| As first preference | 161 |
| As second preference | 107 |
| As third preference | 37 |
| Total Offers Made | 179 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 161 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 228 |
| As first preference | 108 |
| As second preference | 74 |
| As third preference | 46 |
| Total Offers Made | 149 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 108 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 223 |
| As first preference | 128 |
| As second preference | 73 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 150 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 128 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 200 |
| As first preference | 115 |
| As second preference | 60 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 130 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 115 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 199 |
| As first preference | 109 |
| As second preference | 61 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 144 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 109 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 180 |
| As first preference | 116 |
| As second preference | 41 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 135 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 116 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 55% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 26% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 34% |
| no | 66% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| dont know | 15% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 90% |
| no | 10% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 77.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 8.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 79.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 8.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Denfield Park Primary School
(0.45 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Victoria Road, , NN10 0DA
Alfred Lord Tennyson School-2 sites (Tennyson Rd and Alfred St)
(0.57 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Alfred Street, , NN10 9YS
Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School
(0.60 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Wharf Road, , NN10 8BQ