How many pupils does Rushden Academy have?

Rushden Academy has 932 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Rushden Academy's Ofsted rating?

Rushden Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 September 2022).

How does Rushden Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Rushden Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.1 in 2025/26.

Is Rushden Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Rushden Academy is part of TOVE LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Rushden Academy?

Rushden Academy is located at Hayway, Rushden, North Northamptonshire, NN10 6AG.

Rushden Academy

Hayway, Rushden, North Northamptonshire, NN10 6AG

Good

Inspected 13 September 2022

Good

Ofsted

42.1

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

932

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Rushden Academy

Rushden Academy is an academy sponsor led in Rushden, North Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 932 pupils on roll. It is part of TOVE LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 September 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.1 (2025/26). 23.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: North Northamptonshire →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 932 / 1,295 (72%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 13 September 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

23.4%

Free school meals

12.1%

EAL

2.3%

SEN support

11.6%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

42.1

Attainment 8

142 pupils

31.7%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

55.6%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C-

A-level average grade

29 students

6.9%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

48%

To higher education

To top-third universities

Where pupils go next

89%

Sustained destination

82%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.3%

Overall absence

25.5%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

47.7

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.5 vs 2023/24

20.4

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.5 vs 2023/24

10.43

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

£49,683

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 18% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,101 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

4% rate

↑ +1 vs 2023/24

8.8

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.8 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,837

Spend per pupil

£6,970

Income per pupil

55%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Hayway, Rushden, North Northamptonshire, NN10 6AG
Phone: 01933350391
Head Teacher: Jonathan Firth
Website: https://www.rushden-academy.net/

Academy Trust

TOVE LEARNING TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Rushden Academy?: Rushden Academy is an academy sponsor led in Rushden, North Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Rushden Academy have?: Rushden Academy has 932 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Rushden Academy's Ofsted rating?: Rushden Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 September 2022).
How does Rushden Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Rushden Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.1 in 2025/26.
Is Rushden Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Rushden Academy is part of TOVE LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Rushden Academy?: Rushden Academy is located at Hayway, Rushden, North Northamptonshire, NN10 6AG.

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