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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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