Rushden Primary Academy
Rushden, NN10 0YX · North Northamptonshire · primary school
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35th of 91 primary schools in North Northamptonshire we can score, 111 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,266 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7/10 among them, against 4.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rushden Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7 out of 10 among them, against 4.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club. Arts activities include Gallery Visits, Arts Week, and Careers in Art.
Getting in
The published school roll is 388 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during Arts Week? How does the breakfast club operate for early arrivals?
What Ofsted said about Rushden Primary Academy
Overview
Rushden Primary Academy is described as a "thriving school" where pupils are "happy and safe." The inspection confirms that the school continues to be good, with an ambitious curriculum that helps all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to achieve well.
Strengths
- Reading is prioritised with "high-quality texts" and daily phonics lessons, helping pupils develop confidence and expression.
- Staff maintain "high expectations for pupils’ behaviour," resulting in lessons that are calm and where pupils concentrate well.
- The curriculum is ambitious across all subjects, allowing pupils to reflect on their learning and develop "secure knowledge."
- Pupils value opportunities to build confidence through speaking in front of others and taking on leadership roles such as "heritage heroes."
- Parents value the "pastoral support" provided, and staff appreciate the consideration given to their well-being and workload.
Areas to improve
- Not all staff possess secure subject knowledge for every subject they teach, which can limit pupils' depth of understanding.
- The school should ensure all staff have the necessary subject knowledge to fully support pupils in achieving as highly as they can.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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