Question 1

What schools serve Rushden?

Accepted Answer

There are 12 schools in Rushden, Bedford — including St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Alfred Lord Tennyson School, South End Infant School, South End Junior School, Denfield Park Primary School and more. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in Rushden?

Accepted Answer

Rushden has 10 primary schools and 2 secondary schools.  All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Rushden?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Rushden, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Rushden schools are set by Bedford and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the Bedford admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Rushden?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Rushden are set by Bedford as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Rushden

Primary Schools in Rushden (10)

St Lawrence Church of England Primary School

Alfred Lord Tennyson School

South End Infant School

South End Junior School

Denfield Park Primary School

Rushden Primary Academy

Newton Road School

Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School

Whitefriars Primary School

Higham Ferrers Junior School

Secondary Schools in Rushden (2)

The Ferrers School

Rushden Academy