Rushden Academy

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Hayway, Rushden, NN10 6AGOpen in maps

Rushden Academy is a secondary school in Rushden for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 153 schools in North Northamptonshire. It ranks 11th of 19 secondary schools in North Northamptonshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 13 September 2022, report published 11 October 2022

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

151 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score41.6

41.6, 4.5 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths27.2%

27.2%, 18.2 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths57%

57%, 7.8 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc13.9%

13.9%, 26.6 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.39

3.39, 0.7 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

47 students

Average point score per A level entry23.88

23.88, 11.12 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade D+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

961 pupils on roll, with places for 1,295

Eligible for free school meals23.4%

23.4%, 3.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language12.1%

12.1%, 9.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10%

10%, 4.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.9%

3.9%, 2.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Rushden Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
The Ferrers School0.8 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standardAttainment 8: 38.9
Huxlow Academy2 milesOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to goodAttainment 8: 41.9
Wellingborough School3 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 26.6
Refocus4 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Wrenn School4 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 40.9

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
TOVE LEARNING TRUST
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Jonathan Firth
Phone
01933350391
Website
rushden-academy.net
Address
Hayway, Rushden, NN10 6AG
Local authority
North Northamptonshire
URN
146209

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.