Rushden Primary Academy

URN: 141032 • Rushden NN10 0YX

Overview

Name
Rushden Primary Academy
URN
141032
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
59.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Lindsay Edwards (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01933201200
Website
Visit
Address
Goulsbra Road, Rushden NN10 0YX

Summary

Rushden Primary Academy, located in Rushden, North Northamptonshire, is a mixed primary academy that opened in September 2015 and has grown to accommodate 382 pupils. Sponsored by the Greenwood Academies Trust, the school emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, sharing best practices across its 38 academies. The academy is committed to fostering a supportive environment where pupils feel happy and safe, as highlighted by recent Ofsted reports.

The curriculum at Rushden Primary Academy is designed to help all pupils achieve high standards, with a strong focus on inclusivity for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school has seen positive outcomes in Key Stage 2 assessments, with results surpassing both national and local averages. Staff maintain high expectations for behaviour, promoting a respectful and focused learning atmosphere.

Community engagement is integral to the academy's ethos, with family support services playing a vital role in school culture. The academy continually invests in its facilities, including outdoor learning spaces, to enhance the educational experience for all pupils.

Key details

LA
North Northamptonshire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
420
Pupils
382
Boys
203
Girls
179
FSM %
11.30
Open date
2015-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-02-29
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Northamptonshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 382 203 179 420 11.30
2024-09-11 389 200 189 420 12.30
2023-09-11 364 187 177 420 9.10
2022-09-11 364 187 177 420 9.10
2021-09-11 340 176 164 420 8.20
2020-09-11 324 172 152 420 8.60

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