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Rushden Academy
Hayway, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 6AG, North Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
31.3 / 100
Bottom 31%
Better than 31% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
932
Capacity
1,295
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
72%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 72% of schools nationally. While 57% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement, especially given the lower rates of EBacc entry and progression to top-third universities. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students with a moderate level of parent satisfaction reflected in its LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 13 September 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 41.6 | Bottom 28% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 57% | Bottom 27% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 27% | Bottom 12% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 14% | Bottom 18% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 9% | Bottom 18% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 48% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 7% | Below avg |
Based on 44 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.2%
White Other7.7%
Asian Other2.7%
Black Other2.5%
Mixed Other2.1%
Black African1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Asian Indian1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Other0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.29807, -0.60499 · NN10 6AG
School details
Local authorityNorth Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN146209
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.rushden-academy.net/
Frequently asked questions
What is Rushden Academy rated by Ofsted?
Rushden Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 September 2022.
Is Rushden Academy a good school?
Rushden Academy scores 31.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 31% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Rushden Academy in GCSEs?
Rushden Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.6. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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