Schools in Rushden, East Midlands (2025)
11 schools · 4,580 students · 7 academy, 4 local authority · median Pupils on roll 338.
Rushden, in East Midlands, has 11 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 4,580 students. By level there are 9 primary, 2 secondary; by sector 7 academy, 4 local authority.
The median Pupils on roll across Rushden's schools is 338, above the East Midlands median of 231. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
11 of the 11 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is South End Infant School (65.8, top 50% of primary schools nationally), followed by Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School (63.4, top 50% of primary schools nationally), and South End Junior School (53.9, top 50% of primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Rushden Academy (961 students), The Ferrers School (937 students), Denfield Park Primary School (444 students).
Ranked schools in Rushden
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East Midlands.
- 166South End Infant SchoolRushden · Local authority Primary– · 195 students
- 263Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant SchoolRushden · Academy Primary– · 255 students
- 354South End Junior SchoolRushden · Local authority Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 338 students
- 453Rushden Primary AcademyRushden · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 388 students
- 544Whitefriars Primary SchoolRushden · Academy Primary– · 397 students
- 642Higham Ferrers Junior SchoolRushden · Academy Primary– · 322 students
- 734The Ferrers SchoolRushden · Academy Secondary38.9 Attainment 8 · 937 students
- 833Rushden AcademyRushden · Academy Secondary41.6 Attainment 8 · 961 students
- 928Alfred Lord Tennyson SchoolRushden · Local authority Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 147 students
- 1025Denfield Park Primary SchoolRushden · Local authority Primary49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 444 students
- 1116Newton Road SchoolRushden · Academy Primary40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 196 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South End Infant School Rushden · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Local authority | 65.8 Top 50% | – | 195 |
| 2 | Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School Rushden · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 63.4 Top 50% | – | 255 |
| 3 | South End Junior School Rushden · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 53.9 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 338 |
| 4 | Rushden Primary Academy Rushden · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 53.1 Top 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 388 |
| 5 | Whitefriars Primary School Rushden · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 44.3 Lower 50% | – | 397 |
| 6 | Higham Ferrers Junior School Rushden · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 42.3 Lower 50% | – | 322 |
| 7 | The Ferrers School Rushden · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 34.3 Lower 50% | 38.9 Attainment 8 | 937 |
| 8 | Rushden Academy Rushden · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 32.7 Lower 50% | 41.6 Attainment 8 | 961 |
| 9 | Alfred Lord Tennyson School Rushden · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 27.7 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 147 |
| 10 | Denfield Park Primary School Rushden · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 24.9 Lower 50% | 49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 444 |
| 11 | Newton Road School Rushden · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 16.0 Lower 50% | 40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 196 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Rushden side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Rushden?
South End Infant School is the highest-ranked school in Rushden with a Success Index (England) of 65.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Rushden?
Rushden has 11 schools (9 primary, 2 secondary) educating 4,580 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Rushden?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Rushden is 338. Number of pupils in the latest school census.