Rushden Academy Catchment Area
Rushden Academy is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Rushden, North Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 932 pupils, and a capacity of 1295 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-18
Age range
932
Pupils
1,295
Capacity
72%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Rushden Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Rushden Academy?
The catchment area for Rushden Academy is the geographic zone North Northamptonshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. North Northamptonshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
As an academy, Rushden Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with North Northamptonshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by North Northamptonshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find North Northamptonshire catchment area documents →Rushden Academy: 1295 places, 72% filled: places available
Rushden Academy has a published admission number of 1295 places. 932 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 72%. At 72% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1295 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 24.7% of pupils at Rushden Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across North Northamptonshire.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
North Northamptonshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find North Northamptonshire school admissions →
Rushden Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Hayway, Rushden, NN10 6AG
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Free school meals
- 24.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 146209
Other Secondary Schools in Rushden
If Rushden Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Rushden are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Rushden Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Rushden Academy
What is the catchment area for Rushden Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Rushden Academy is the geographic zone North Northamptonshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. North Northamptonshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Rushden Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Rushden Academy has a capacity of 1295 places and currently has 932 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Northamptonshire.
What is the admissions policy for Rushden Academy? ▾
Admission to Rushden Academy is managed by North Northamptonshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Rushden Academy cover? ▾
Rushden Academy is a secondary school in Rushden, North Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Rushden Academy? ▾
Rushden Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.