Risdene Academy is a primary school in Rushden, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Risdene Academy currently has around 275 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.5% boys and 46.5% girls. Around 16.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Newton Road, Rushden, NN10 0HH |
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| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Pre-LGR 2021 Northamptonshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss K Mills |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 139757 |
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 300 |
| Number of Pupils: | 275 |
| Number of Boys: | 147 |
| Number of Girls: | 128 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Road School Newton Road , NN10 0HH | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Road Community Primary School Newton Road , NN10 0HH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Risdene Academy Newton Road , NN10 0HH | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Road Junior School Newton Road , NN10 0HH | - not rated | 44 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Road Infant School Newton Road , NN10 0HH | - not rated | 44 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chichele Girls' School Spencer Road , NN10 6AD | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Pemberton Boys' School Highfield Road , NN10 9QD | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Rushden Community College Hayway , NN10 6AG | - not rated | 1,531 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rushden Community College Specialising in Mathematics and Computing Hayway , NN10 6AG | - not rated | 1,531 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushden Academy Hayway , NN10 6AG | 3out of 4 | 1,531 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The East Northamptonshire College Queensway , Higham Ferrers NN10 8LF | - not rated | 1,736 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelveston Road School Chelveston Road , NN10 8HN | 3out of 4 | 2,510 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knuston Hall Knuston , NN29 7EU | - not rated | 2,689 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.