SchoolScoresAlfred Lord Tennyson School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Alfred Street, Rushden, NN10 9YS
01933 353762 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 1 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
31 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Rushden comparisons use the 4 of its 10 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 6 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Rushden | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rushden. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rushden. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rushden. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 14 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rushden. Higher than 72% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 23 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rushden. Higher than 48% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 79% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Rushden. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 20%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Rushden figures pool parents at the Rushden schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
20 pupils in this year group.
50% — 9 points below the North Northamptonshire average, and 12 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 50% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 65% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 65% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 70% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in North Northamptonshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 17 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 15 |
| Of those, offered a place | 15 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 36 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | North Northamptonshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 10 state primary schools in Rushden. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 30.8% | 21.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 10 state primary schools in Rushden. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 4.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 10 state primary schools in Rushden. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.2% | 12.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 10 state primary schools in Rushden. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 35.1% | 21.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Rushden. Lower than 40% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 8th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Rushden. Lower than 29% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 15.7% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 5th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Rushden. Lower than 18% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.5 | 3.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 9th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Rushden. Lower than 8% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.06% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 9th highest of 10 state primary schools in Rushden. Higher than 18% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.3 | 22.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 10th highest of 10 state primary schools in Rushden. Higher than 17% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.7 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 10th highest of 10 state primary schools in Rushden. Higher than 19% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 18.5%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Denfield Park Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newton Road School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- South End Infant School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Whitefriars Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- South End Junior School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rushden Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Higham Ferrers Junior School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2010, before conversion), confirmed 2020
- St Lawrence CofE Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Henry Chichele Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 2 expected, 5 needs attention · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Alfred Lord Tennyson School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 1 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Alfred Lord Tennyson School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Alfred Lord Tennyson School?
87% of the 31 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Alfred Lord Tennyson School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Alfred Lord Tennyson School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 15 families put Alfred Lord Tennyson School as their first choice for 17 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 15 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 121857.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.