Rushton Primary School
URN: 140074 • Kettering NN14 1RL
Overview
- Name
- Rushton Primary School
- URN
- 140074
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- PATHFINDER SCHOOLS
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Shelley Hannant (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01536710124
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Station Road, Kettering NN14 1RL
Summary
Rushton Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Kettering, North Northamptonshire, catering to 96 pupils aged 4 to 11. The school prides itself on fostering a strong sense of community, viewing itself as a family-oriented environment where every child is valued. The core values of courage, responsibility, and aspiration guide the school's ethos, promoting a supportive atmosphere for learning.
The curriculum at Rushton Primary is carefully designed to meet the needs of each child, from the Early Years through to Key Stage 2. The dedicated staff adopt a growth mindset approach, encouraging pupils to embrace challenges with confidence and resilience. The school places a strong emphasis on the well-being and progress of each child, ensuring that their unique experiences are recognised and valued.
Admissions are managed by North Northamptonshire County Council, with specific criteria outlined in the Pathfinder Schools admission policy. Currently, there are limited spaces available across various year groups. The school actively engages with parents and carers to ensure that every child feels supported in their educational journey.
The curriculum at Rushton Primary is carefully designed to meet the needs of each child, from the Early Years through to Key Stage 2. The dedicated staff adopt a growth mindset approach, encouraging pupils to embrace challenges with confidence and resilience. The school places a strong emphasis on the well-being and progress of each child, ensuring that their unique experiences are recognised and valued.
Admissions are managed by North Northamptonshire County Council, with specific criteria outlined in the Pathfinder Schools admission policy. Currently, there are limited spaces available across various year groups. The school actively engages with parents and carers to ensure that every child feels supported in their educational journey.
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- Admissions Arrangements (other)
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- Complaints Policy (other)
- Our PCA (other)
- Our Staff (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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Key details
- LA
- North Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- PATHFINDER SCHOOLS
- Capacity
- 105
- Pupils
- 96
- Boys
- 55
- Girls
- 41
- FSM %
- 9.40
- Open date
- 2013-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northamptonshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 96 | 55 | 41 | 105 | 9.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 90 | 44 | 46 | 105 | 10.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 100 | 46 | 54 | 105 | 9.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 100 | 46 | 54 | 105 | 9.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 103 | 49 | 54 | 105 | 8.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 102 | 51 | 51 | 105 | 5.90 |
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