Best primary schools in Rushden (2026)
Rushden has 5 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is South End Junior School, in the top 39% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 54%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 39% in England |
South End Junior School Rushden |
67% | 70% | 5% | No rating | |
2 Top 44% in England |
Rushden Primary Academy Rushden |
65% | 63% | 7% | No rating | |
3 Bottom 29% in England |
Denfield Park Primary School Rushden |
55% | 49% | 0% | Good | |
4 Bottom 12% in England |
Alfred Lord Tennyson School Rushden |
47% | 50% | 5% | Not judged | |
5 Bottom 2% in England |
Newton Road School Rushden |
32% | 40% | 3% | Not judged |
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What is the best primary school in Rushden?
On exam results over the last three years, South End Junior School is the top-ranked primary school in Rushden, in the top 39% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.