Rushden Primary Academy, Rushden

In its own words: "Our school ethos is 'Respect, Pride, Achieve'. We believe that this ethos, together with our Red Kite Values, provide our young people with the character traits, knowledge and skills necessary to make a positive impact on the world."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Thank you for showing an interest in our wonderful Academy. It also provides regular updated information for both parents and pupils. 'Rushden Primary Academy is a thriving school. Pupils are happy and safe here.' Rushden Primary Academy opened its doors to pupils in September 2015 and reached full capacity in September 2021."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Rushden Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 73% and 73% in North Northamptonshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (77% in reading, 77% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 42 families put Rushden Primary Academy as their first choice and 96 named it as one of their preferences, for 45 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Rushden Primary Academy are South End Infant School (0.6 miles, Good); South End Junior School (0.6 miles, Good, 81% reading, 91% maths); Newton Road School (0.7 miles, Requires improvement, 43% reading, 63% maths); and Alfred Lord Tennyson School (0.9 miles, Requires improvement, 65% reading, 70% maths).

Rushden Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

Rushden Primary Academy is one of 38 schools run by Greenwood Academies Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 58% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

12.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 10.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (75%) and Mixed (8%).

In 2026, 39 pupils (10.1%) received SEN support and 19 (4.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Rushden Primary Academy.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Jubilee Park (before), 390 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Rushden Primary Academy stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 8th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, Rushden Primary Academy issued 39 suspensions, 10.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Rushden Primary Academy are Rushden Academy (1.5 miles) and The Ferrers School (1.6 miles).