Rushden Academy vs The Ferrers School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rushden Academy
Rushden · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
961 students
The Ferrers School
Rushden · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
937 students
| Measure | Rushden Academy Rushden, East Midlands | The Ferrers School Rushden, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #221 of 329 | #211 of 329 |
| National rank | #2822 of 4,090 | #2733 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 961 | 937 |
| Pupils on roll | 961 | 937 |
| Free school meals | 24.9% | 19.3% |
| Capacity filled | 74.2% | 85.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.6 | 38.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 27.2% | 26.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57% | 48.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.39 | 3.50 |
| A level points per entry | 23.9 | 30.0 |
| town | Rushden | Rushden |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.rushden-academy.net/ | www.theferrers.org |
The verdict
- •The Ferrers School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.3 vs 32.7).
- •Rushden Academy is the larger school with 961 students compared with 937.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rushden Academy better than The Ferrers School?
On the Success Index (England), The Ferrers School ranks higher (34.3 vs 32.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Rushden Academy and The Ferrers School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Rushden and Rushden in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rushden Academy: 961. The Ferrers School: 937. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rushden Academy and The Ferrers School rank in East Midlands?
Rushden Academy is 221st of 329 and The Ferrers School is 211th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).