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Newton Road School

Newton Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 0HH, North Northamptonshire


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
1.9 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
221
Capacity
285
Ages
411
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Summary

With 40% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school performs better than 93% of schools nationally, although it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted. Parent satisfaction is relatively strong, with 77% recommending the school, but the overall LocaleIQ score suggests it ranks lower compared to other institutions in the area. Limited published data may make it challenging to assess the full picture of academic performance and school environment.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 28 January 2025
Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.40%Bottom 7% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.3%Bottom 25% UK
Parent View (22 responses)
3.7
Good range of subjects
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
My child feels safe
86%
My child is happy
82%
Good range of extra-curricular
77%
School keeps me informed
77%
My child makes good progress
77%
I'd recommend this school
77%
School has high expectations
77%
Behaviour is good
73%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
32% disagree
School supports development
68%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.5%
White Other10.9%
Asian Indian6.8%
Black African5.9%
Mixed Other1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Other0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Location
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52.28939, -0.59005 · NN10 0HH

School details
Local authorityNorth Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN146208
School typeAcademy sponsor led

Frequently asked questions
What is Newton Road School rated by Ofsted?

Newton Road School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2025.

Is Newton Road School a good school?

Newton Road School scores 1.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% 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 Newton Road School?

Based on 22 Ofsted Parent View responses, Newton Road School receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.

What are the best schools near NN10 0HH?

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