Rushden Community College is a secondary school in Rushden, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Rushden Community College currently has around 767 pupils on roll, which is about 59% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.1% boys and 49.9% girls. Around 9.4% 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: | Hayway, Rushden, NN10 6AG |
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| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Pre-LGR 2021 Northamptonshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Jane Burton |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 139013 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1295 |
| Number of Pupils: | 767 |
| Number of Boys: | 384 |
| Number of Girls: | 383 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayway Infant and Nursery School Hayway , NN10 6AG | - not rated | 333 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alfred Lord Tennyson School Alfred Street , NN10 9YS | - not rated | 1,013 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Denfield Park Primary School Victoria Road , NN10 0DA | 3out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tennyson Road Infant School Highfield Road , NN10 9QD | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School Wharf Road , Higham Ferrers NN10 8BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rushden Community College Hayway , NN10 6AG | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rushden Community College Specialising in Mathematics and Computing Hayway , NN10 6AG | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushden Academy Hayway , NN10 6AG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chichele Girls' School Spencer Road , NN10 6AD | - not rated | 234 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Pemberton Boys' School Highfield Road , NN10 9QD | - not rated | 1,162 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 1,459 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chelveston Road School Chelveston Road , NN10 8HN | 3out of 4 | 2,114 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knuston Hall Knuston , NN29 7EU | - not rated | 2,216 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.