Schools in Rushden
12 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushden Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2022) · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Ferrers School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Primary (10)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denfield Park Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2020 · previous system | 3–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Rushden Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| South End Infant School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–7 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| South End Junior School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| St Lawrence Church of England Primary School Voluntary aided school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Whitefriars Primary School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Higham Ferrers Junior School Academy converter | Requires improvement (2023) · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Alfred Lord Tennyson School Community school | No overall grade (2024) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Newton Road School Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.