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Alfred Lord Tennyson School
Alfred Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 9YS, North Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.4 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
154
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Summary
With 87% of parents expressing satisfaction, this primary school offers a supportive community, although it currently requires improvement according to the latest Ofsted report. While 50% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, only 5% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for growth in academic performance. The school's LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than 10% of schools, but parents may want to consider the overall progress and support available for their children.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (31 responses)
★★★★★3.9
My child feels safe
94%
My child makes good progress
90%
Good range of subjects
90%
My child is happy
87%
Behaviour is good
87%
I'd recommend this school
87%
Progress is communicated
87%
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
School supports development
81%
School keeps me informed
74%
School has high expectations
74%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British50.0%
White Other10.4%
Black African9.7%
Asian Indian8.4%
Asian Other5.2%
Asian Chinese2.6%
Asian Bangladeshi2.6%
Gypsy/Roma1.9%
Asian Pakistani1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed Other1.3%
Other1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
White Irish0.6%
Location
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52.29054, -0.59914 · NN10 9YS
School details
Local authorityNorth Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN121857
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.alts.northants.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Alfred Lord Tennyson School rated by Ofsted?
Alfred Lord Tennyson School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is Alfred Lord Tennyson School a good school?
Alfred Lord Tennyson School scores 10.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Alfred Lord Tennyson School?
Based on 31 Ofsted Parent View responses, Alfred Lord Tennyson School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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