Rushden Academy

About Rushden Academy

Rushden Academy provides opportunities for all students to Aspire, Explore and Succeed. We aim to provide our students with an education which offers a rich and ambitious curriculum combined with a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mr Jonathan Firth

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.3

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.3

Student Wellbeing 4.3

Facilities 4.7

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

54.8

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

39.8

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-0.39

Progress 8

Below average

28.4%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

49.0%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

19.4% entered EBacc

12.9% achieved EBacc

155 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Jack D Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 15, 2023

5.0

"A Great School with a Strong Sense of Community"

We have been delighted with the education our child has received at Rushden Academy. The school's focus on personal achievement, responsibility and leadership has encouraged our child to develop into a confident and capable young person. The facilities at the school are also excellent and provide a great opportunity for our child to develop their skills and interests.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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Emily W Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 20, 2022

5.0

"Excellent School with Wonderful Values"

I have been impressed with Rushden Academy since my child joined the school in Year 7. The school's values of Serve, Thrive, Aspire, Resilient, and Respect are clearly evident in the way the students and staff interact with each other. My child has thrived in the school's supportive environment and has benefited from the excellent pastoral care.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David H Unconfirmed

Parent Jan 15, 2022

5.0

"An Outstanding School with Excellent Facilities"

I am absolutely delighted with Rushden Academy. The school's facilities are excellent and provide a great opportunity for my child to develop their skills and interests. The staff are supportive and caring, and the school's values of Serve, Thrive, Aspire, Resilient, and Respect are clearly evident in the way the students and staff interact with each other.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah T Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 20, 2020

4.0

"A Good School, but Room for Improvement"

I have mixed feelings about Rushden Academy. On the positive side, the school has a strong sense of community and the staff are supportive and caring. However, I feel that the school could do more to engage with parents and keep them informed about their child's progress. My child has had a good experience at the school, but I am not convinced that they have reached their full potential.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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