Rushden South
Summary
Rushden South (E02005638) is part of North Northamptonshire local authority (view on map). Rushden South has an approximate population of 9,900 people, of which 17% are children 15 years old and under. It is classified as "urban: nearer to a major town or city".
Rushden South neighbours Riseley & Sharnbrook, Harrold, Chellington & Turvey, Higham Ferrers, Rushden West & North, Rushden East, and Irchester, Wollaston & Bozeat.
Headlines
- 10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, placing it in the bottom 10% of all areas in England – see more.
- 8% of pupils are receiving SEN support, placing it in the bottom 10% of all areas in England – see more.
Guidance and data sources
Local area pages are based on the middle-layer super output areas (MSOAs) distributed across the country. MSOAs comprise between 2,000 and 6,000 households and have a resident population of, generally, between 5,000 and 15,000 people. MSOAs fit within local authorities. For each area, descriptive statistics are compared with local authority and national averages. For more information about MSOAs, please visit the Office for National Statistics website.
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Deprivation
Rushden South is the 3rd least deprived area in North Northamptonshire (out of 40) with 16% of children living in low-income families, compared to 32% across North Northamptonshire and 38% nationally.
State-funded pupil characteristics
Information acquired from the school census.
Free school meals
In Rushden South, 10% of state-funded pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared to 22% in North Northamptonshire and 27% nationally.
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Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals
Table showing the percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals
| % in Rushden South | % in North Northamptonshire | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals | 10% | 22% | 27% |
| Not eligible for free school meals | 90% | 78% | 73% |
Special educational needs
In Rushden South, 13% of pupils in state-funded settings have special educational needs (SEN), compared to 19% in North Northamptonshire, and 19% nationally.
This includes the number of pupils with an education, health and care (EHC) plan and the number of pupils with SEN support.
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Percentage of pupils with special educational needs in schools
Table showing the percentage of pupils with special educational needs in schools
| % in Rushden South | % in North Northamptonshire | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No special educational needs | 87% | 81% | 81% |
| Receiving special educational needs support | 8% | 13% | 14% |
| With an education, health, and care plan (EHCP) | 5% | 6% | 5% |
Ethnicity
In Rushden South, 16% of pupils are from a minority ethnic background, compared to 21% in North Northamptonshire, and 33% nationally.
Percentages may not sum to 100%, due to small values being suppressed.
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Percentage of pupils by major ethnic groups
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| % in Rushden South | % in North Northamptonshire | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83% | 78% | 67% |
| Asian | 3% | 5% | 14% |
| Black | 5% | 8% | 7% |
| Mixed | 6% | 6% | 7% |
| Other | 2% | 1% | 3% |
| Not known | 1% | 1% | 2% |
English as an additional language
The percentage of pupils in Rushden South with English as an additional language is 11%, compared with 20% in North Northamptonshire, and 22% nationally.
Numbers may not sum to 100%, due to a small number of pupils with an unclassified language.
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Percentage of pupils with English as an additional language
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| % in Rushden South | % in North Northamptonshire | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Known or believed to be other than English | 11% | 20% | 22% |
| Known or believed to be English | 89% | 80% | 78% |
Provider information
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Registered childcare providers
Rushden South has 10 registered childcare providers.
| Type | Number in Rushden South |
|---|---|
| All childcare providers | 10 |
| Childminders | 9 |
| Pre-school/day nursery/out-of-school care | 1 |
There have been no inspections of childcare providers in Rushden South since the introduction of the renewed education inspection framework in November 2025.
State-funded schools
Rushden South has 4 state-funded schools.
| Type | Number in Rushden South |
|---|---|
| All state-funded schools | 4 |
| Nursery schools | 0 |
| Primary and all-through schools | 4 |
| Secondary and all-through schools | 0 |
| Special schools | 0 |
| Registered alternative provision | 0 |
There have been no inspections of schools in Rushden South since the introduction of the renewed education inspection framework in November 2025.
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