The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.6
2.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
27%
14.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
14%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.82
Band 5Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 133 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 71 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 932
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 24.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- Trust
- TOVE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jonathan Firth
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Hayway, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 6AG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAlfred Lord Tennyson School
Primary · 927m away
Denfield Park Primary School
Primary · 931m away
Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Higham Ferrers Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Ferrers School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Newton Road School
Primary · 1.4km away
Whitefriars Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Henry Chichele Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rushden Academy's Ofsted rating?
Rushden Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rushden Academy?
Rushden Academy currently has 932 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rushden Academy take?
Rushden Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Rushden Academy?
Rushden Academy is in Rushden, NN10 6AG, in the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rushden Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Rushden Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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