The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2019
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 154
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 29.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- Head
- Mrs Kelly O'Connor (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
May 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Alfred Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 9YS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDenfield Park Primary School
Primary · 582m away
Newton Road School
Primary · 632m away
Rushden Academy
Secondary · 927m away
South End Infant School
Primary · 943m away
Whitefriars Primary School
Primary · 959m away
South End Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Rushden Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
The Ferrers School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Alfred Lord Tennyson School's Ofsted rating?
Alfred Lord Tennyson School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Alfred Lord Tennyson School?
Alfred Lord Tennyson School currently has 154 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Alfred Lord Tennyson School take?
Alfred Lord Tennyson School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Alfred Lord Tennyson School?
Alfred Lord Tennyson School is in Rushden, NN10 9YS, in the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Alfred Lord Tennyson School have a sixth form?
No, Alfred Lord Tennyson School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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