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Rushden Academy, Rushden
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Rushden Academy

Hayway, Rushden, NN10 6AG

A Good-rated secondary school in Rushden.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
932
Ages
11-18
FSM
24.7%
Attainment 8
41.5
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2022

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
7.9%
Basics 9-5
27.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
13.9%
EBacc APS
3.39
EBacc 9-5
4.0%
EBacc 9-4
7.9%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
23.88
A*-A Grades
12.0%
A*-B Grades
23.2%
AAB+ %
6.9%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 83 students entered

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About Rushden Academy

Rushden Academy is a secondary school in Rushden, North Northamptonshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.5. The school has around 932 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Hayway, Rushden, NN10 6AG | More schools in North Northamptonshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Rushden Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2022 — Good
  2. Jul 2016 — Inadequate (predecessor: Rushden Community College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Rushden Academy

What is Rushden Academy's Ofsted rating?
Rushden Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Rushden Academy's latest exam results?
Rushden Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Rushden Academy located?
Rushden Academy is a secondary school in Rushden, North Northamptonshire (NN10 6AG).
How many pupils attend Rushden Academy?
Rushden Academy has around 932 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Rushden Academy with other schools?
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