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What is Rushden Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Rushden Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2024).

Where is Rushden Primary Academy located?

Rushden Primary Academy is located in Rushden, Northamptonshire, East Midlands, NN10 0YX.

What age range does Rushden Primary Academy serve?

Rushden Primary Academy serves students aged 4 to 11.

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Rushden Primary Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Rushden Primary Academy

Rushden Primary Academy is a primary academy in Rushden, East Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Rushden Primary Academy has 67% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 179 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 17.0%, 5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.9%.

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OfstedGood · 2024KS2 expected67%Attendance95.1%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Solid54% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Rushden Primary Academy?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 4–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 179 pupils
SEN support: 10% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Below par for its intake

Rushden Primary Academy's KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) of 67% looks strong against the national average, but for its intake (0–8% of pupils eligible for free school meals) it sits in the lower half of comparable schools.

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Environment score: 53/100

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Air quality44/100

Transport access5/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Rushden Primary Academy

At Rushden Primary Academy, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

77% met the expected standard in reading and 77% in maths.

Attendance at Rushden Primary Academy

Rushden Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 4.9%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Rushden Primary Academy

The teacher turnover rate at Rushden Primary Academy is 17.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Rushden Primary Academy

Rushden Primary Academy has 179 pupils on roll.

5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

10% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Rushden Primary Academy Ofsted Rating: Good

Rushden Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in February 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Rushden Primary Academy is next inspection expected around 2028.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Rushden Primary Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

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