Rushton Primary School
Kettering, NN14 1RL · North Northamptonshire · primary school
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40th 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 4,256 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1/10 among them, against 4.4/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| 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.
Rushton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% 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 June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1 out of 10 among them, against 4.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Gardening and Gymnastics Clubs, play Hotshots Basketball and Multi Sports, and access both breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 93 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 to bridge the gap between the current 60.0% attainment and the national median of 64%? What specific strategies are used to maintain the Good Ofsted rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Rushton Primary School
Overview
Rushton Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "kind and caring" environment where pupils are happy and feel safe. The report highlights strong relationships between staff and pupils, with children feeling confident to share concerns and demonstrating high levels of resilience and enthusiasm for learning.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit excellent behaviour, focusing well in lessons and showing respect towards each other and staff.
- Children receive a "secure start" in Reception, benefiting from outdoor learning opportunities and staff who skilfully support early language development.
- The mathematics curriculum is "ambitious and well-sequenced," with teachers effectively addressing misconceptions and encouraging mathematical talk.
- There are "clear and effective systems" for identifying and supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Staff feel well-supported regarding workload and well-being, valuing the training and collaborative opportunities provided by the trust.
Areas to improve
- The reading curriculum beyond phonics requires further development, as it does not clearly identify important knowledge and skills or build incrementally on prior learning.
- In some foundation subjects, such as geography, the component knowledge pupils should learn is not explicit enough, leading to gaps in pupils’ knowledge and inconsistent recall.
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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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