Rushden Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Hayway Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 6AG |
| Phone | 01933350391 |
| Reference Number | 146209 |
Rushden Academy has demonstrated a strong overall performance during its first inspection, achieving a 'Good' rating across all areas evaluated. The school fosters positive relationships between staff and students, contributing to a supportive learning environment where pupils feel safe and valued. There is a commendable emphasis on both academic achievement and personal development, with effective strategies in place to support students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Parents express high satisfaction with the school, stating that teachers are committed to maximizing student potential.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 932 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.64%
Girls: 52.36% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 75 | 103 | 178 |
| 8 | 94 | 85 | 179 |
| 9 | 88 | 81 | 169 |
| 10 | 62 | 80 | 142 |
| 11 | 78 | 72 | 150 |
| 12 | 22 | 30 | 52 |
| 13 | 25 | 37 | 62 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 76.2% |
| White, Other | 7.7% |
| Asian, Other | 2.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| African | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong positive relationships between staff and pupils.
- Effective curriculum redesign that is ambitious for all pupils.
- Support for pupils with SEND is well-implemented.
- High levels of student safety and happiness.
- Good quality of education with broad subject offerings.
- Comprehensive sixth form programme supporting future opportunities.
- Commitment to fostering a love for reading among pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum for design and technology, particularly food and nutrition, is underdeveloped.
- Some teachers infrequently check that all pupils have secured important knowledge.
- A small number of pupils have high levels of persistent absence.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 27.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 53.6% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 23.99 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 25.63 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | D+ | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C- | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 6.9% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 80 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 32 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Alfred Lord Tennyson School
Alfred Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 9YS |
0.58 miles |
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Denfield Park Primary School
Victoria Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 0DA |
0.58 miles |
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Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School
Wharf Road, Higham Ferrers, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 8BQ |
0.68 miles |
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Higham Ferrers Junior School
Saffron Road, Higham Ferrers, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 8ED |
0.7 miles |
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Newton Road School
Newton Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 0HH |
0.87 miles |
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Whitefriars Primary School
Boughton Drive, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 9HX |
0.98 miles |
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Henry Chichele Primary School
School Lane, Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, NN10 8NQ |
1.06 miles |
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South End Infant School
Wymington Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 9JU |
1.14 miles |
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South End Junior School
Wymington Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 9JU |
1.28 miles |
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Rushden Primary Academy
Goulsbra Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 0YX |
1.51 miles |
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1.97 miles |
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St Lawrence Church of England Primary School
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1.97 miles |
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2.01 miles |
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2.06 miles |
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2.49 miles |
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2.97 miles |
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3.29 miles |
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3.4 miles |
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1.2 miles |
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2.26 miles |
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3.49 miles |
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