Open Other Secondary Mixed

Rushden Academy

Hayway, Rushden, NN10 6AG
Part of: TOVE LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Rushden Academy
Rushden, NN10 6AG
932 Pupils
1,295 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
24.70% FSM %
444 Boys
488 Girls
About Rushden Academy

Rushden Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Rushden, North Northamptonshire, in the East Midlands region of England for pupils aged 11–18. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 932 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,295. Current headteacher: Jonathan Firth.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority North Northamptonshire
Region East Midlands
Administrative District North Northamptonshire
Parliamentary Constituency Wellingborough and Rushden
Ward Rushden Lakes
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders N/A
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor TOVE LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-05-2018
UKPRN 10067980
URN 146209
Data Last Updated 09-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Tim Foster Chair of Local Governing Body 01/05/2022 31/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lisa Barratt Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Christina Brown Local Governor 29/11/2025 28/11/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Jonathan Firth Local Governor 01/07/2024 31/08/2028 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Sonia Kendrick Local Governor 14/07/2025 13/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Robert Knell Local Governor 01/05/2022 30/04/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Samantha Laywood-Hill Local Governor 26/02/2024 25/02/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Paula Smith Local Governor 26/01/2026 25/01/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Callum Smithson Local Governor 18/03/2024 27/01/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Alfred Lord Tennyson School
0.93 km • Rushden
Other
Denfield Park Primary School
0.93 km • Rushden
Other
Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School
1.1 km • Rushden
Other
Higham Ferrers Junior School
1.12 km • Rushden
Other
The Ferrers School
1.34 km • Rushden
Other
Newton Road School
1.4 km • Rushden
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Rushden Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Rushden, North Northamptonshire.
Rushden Academy has 932 pupils, with a capacity of 1,295.
Rushden Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The Headteacher at Rushden Academy is Mr Jonathan Firth.
Rushden Academy is at Hayway, Rushden, NN10 6AG, in the North Northamptonshire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at Rushden Academy: Has a sixth form.
Rushden Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Jonathan Firth
Hayway, Rushden, NN10 6AG
01933350391
www.rushden-academy.net/
Location
NN10 6AG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 146209
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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