Rushden Community College
URN: 139013 • Rushden NN10 6AG
Overview
- Name
- Rushden Community College
- URN
- 139013
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Special Measures
- Ranking score
- 37.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jane Burton (since 2025)
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Hayway, Rushden NN10 6AG
Summary
Rushden Community College, an academy sponsor-led secondary school located in Rushden, Northamptonshire, serves a mixed-gender population of 767 students, with a capacity of 1,295. The school is committed to providing a rich and ambitious curriculum alongside a variety of extra-curricular opportunities, fostering a positive learning environment where students are encouraged to be inquisitive, creative, and confident.
The school's mission is to enable all students to Aspire, Explore, and Succeed, underpinned by core values of Serve, Thrive, Aspire, Resilient, and Respect. Rushden Community College emphasizes personal achievement and mutual respect, ensuring that each student is valued and supported in their educational journey. The school maintains high academic standards and promotes a strong sense of community, with effective communication between staff and parents being a key element of student success.
As part of the Tove Learning Trust since 2018, Rushden Community College collaborates with other academies to enhance educational experiences and share expertise. The school prides itself on its dedicated staff and a nurturing environment, aiming to equip students with the skills needed to thrive in an ever-changing world.
The school's mission is to enable all students to Aspire, Explore, and Succeed, underpinned by core values of Serve, Thrive, Aspire, Resilient, and Respect. Rushden Community College emphasizes personal achievement and mutual respect, ensuring that each student is valued and supported in their educational journey. The school maintains high academic standards and promotes a strong sense of community, with effective communication between staff and parents being a key element of student success.
As part of the Tove Learning Trust since 2018, Rushden Community College collaborates with other academies to enhance educational experiences and share expertise. The school prides itself on its dedicated staff and a nurturing environment, aiming to equip students with the skills needed to thrive in an ever-changing world.
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Key details
- LA
- Pre-LGR 2021 Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1295
- Pupils
- 767
- Boys
- 384
- Girls
- 383
- FSM %
- 9.40
- Open date
- 2012-12-01
- Close date
- 2018-04-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2016-07-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 767 | 384 | 383 | 1295 | 9.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 767 | 384 | 383 | 1295 | 9.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 767 | 384 | 383 | 1295 | 9.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 767 | 384 | 383 | 1295 | 9.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 767 | 384 | 383 | 1295 | 9.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 767 | 384 | 383 | 1295 | 9.40 |
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