Rushden primary schools achieve strong results, with 71% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 62%. South End Junior School, Whitefriars Primary School, and Denfield Park Primary School are among the highest-performing options, with 17% of pupils achieving the higher standard, more than double the England average of 8%. While 73% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, families across Rushden benefit from well-established community schools with strong academic foundations. With 11 schools serving the town, families have access to a range of local options within this market town setting. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Whitefriars Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Higham Ferrers Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
| N/A | Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Denfield Park Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #4 | Rushden Primary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #7 | Henry Chichele Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
| #8 | Alfred Lord Tennyson School-2 Sites | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #9 | Newton Road School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South End Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | South End Infant School | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 4-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Rushden | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
