The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp 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)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 382
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 11.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- Trust
- GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Miss Lindsay Edwards (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Goulsbra Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 0YX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSouth End Infant School
Primary · 933m away
South End Junior School
Primary · 991m away
Newton Road School
Primary · 1.1km away
Alfred Lord Tennyson School
Primary · 1.5km away
Denfield Park Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Lawrence Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Whitefriars Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Rushden Academy
Secondary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Rushden Primary Academy a selective school?
No. Rushden Primary Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Rushden Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Rushden Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rushden Primary Academy?
Rushden Primary Academy currently has 382 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rushden Primary Academy take?
Rushden Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rushden Primary Academy?
Rushden Primary Academy is in Rushden, NN10 0YX, in the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rushden Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Rushden Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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