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Rushden Academy

State school · Rushden, NN10 6AG
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 892 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
892 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
North Northamptonshire

Headteacher

Head

Mr Jonathan Firth

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Whitefriars Primary School 15 %
South End Junior School 11 %
Whitefriars Primary School 11 %
Other 11 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
South End Junior School 9 %
Alfred Lord Tennyson School 7 %
Alfred Lord Tennyson School 6 %
Newton Road School 6 %
Denfield Park Primary School 5 %
Newton Road School 5 %
Denfield Park Primary School 4 %
Henry Chichele Primary School 4 %
Unknown 4 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Rushden Primary Academy 3 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
48%
LA avg.
73%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
49%
LA avg.
61%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
12%
LA avg.
14%
Eng. avg.
20%
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What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
49
Number of teachers
19:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
9.5 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

892
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Hayway
Rushden
Northamptonshire
NN10 6AG
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Telephone: 01933 350391

Email: info@rushden.northants.sch.uk

Website: http://https://www.rushden-academy.net

Local authority: North Northamptonshire

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School data & information Rushden Academy Hayway, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 6AG
892 Pupil numbers
22 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
11 % Pupils whose first language is not English
19:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
49 Number of teachers
11 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
49%
LA avg.
61%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
39.80
LA avg.
43.40
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.39 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 4
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 132 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 5
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 72 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 131 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 130 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 6
Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
12%
LA avg.
14%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
28.90
LA avg.
32.20
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 13 C
Psychology GCE A level 15 C
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 7 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Rushden Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
9.5 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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