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Rushden Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 850 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In September 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. The present school opened in 2018.
This school is a member of Tove Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Huxlow Academy, Stantonbury School, Sponne School, Elizabeth Woodville School and Lord Grey Academy.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Representation, Environment and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form and Attainment.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | The Ferrers School | |
| 2.3 | Huxlow Academy | |
| 3.7 | Wrenn School | |
| 3.9 | Wollaston School | |
| 4.0 | Sir Christopher Hatton Academy | |
| 4.3 | Manor School | |
| 4.7 | Weavers Academy | |
| 5.7 | Sharnbrook Academy | |
| 7.0 | The Latimer Arts College | |
| 7.8 | Southfield School for Girls | |
| 8.1 | Bishop Stopford School | |
| 8.3 | Kettering Science Academy |
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Above average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all roughly average.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is below average.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Progress: Below average. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Destinations: Poor. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is poor, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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