Rushden Academy
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Rushden, NN10 6AG
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 23% in England
12 of 19 in North Northamptonshire
Pupils
961
First preferences per place
0.99
2026/27
Absence
9.3%
2024/25
A level average
D+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 43.9 | 39.8 | 41.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32% | 28% | 27% | |
| Average English grade | 5.0 | 4.2 | 4.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.0 | 3.9 | 4.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 30% | 29% | 30% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.01 | -0.39 | — |
57% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Ferrers School · 0.7 mi · Report card · Bottom 22% in England
- Huxlow Academy · 2.3 mi · Not judged · Bottom 17% in England
- Wrenn School · 3.7 mi · No rating · Bottom 19% in England
- Wollaston School · 3.9 mi · Good · Bottom 49% in England
- Sir Christopher Hatton Academy · 4.1 mi · Good · Top 26% in England
- Manor School · 4.4 mi · Inadequate · Bottom 20% in England
The neighbourhood
Rushden Academy is in Rushden West & North (typical home £250,000, crime high).
What is Rushden Academy's Ofsted rating?
Rushden Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Rushden Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Rushden Academy is in the bottom 23% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.