The Rushmere Park Academy

StatePrimaryResourced Provision+ Nursery

GoodPrimaryAges 2–9204 pupils

East Street, LU7 1EWWebsite01525372096

Good204 pupilsAges 2–9

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Inspected May 2022

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Ages2 - 9

Pupils204

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Pupils204

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

2 - 9

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

204 / 150 (136%)

Avg Class Size

~29*

Head Teacher

Ms Tanya Knight

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected May 2022

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

SENDResourced Provision

Capacity: 10 places

This school has a specialist SEN unit providing additional support

6.1%

Absence rate

Avg 6.1%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

6.1%vs 6.1% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate6.1%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence14.8%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate13.2%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

Capacity: 10 places

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support12.3%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans8.3%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Social, Emotional & Mental Health16 pupils (38%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder10 pupils (24%)

Speech, Language & Communication10 pupils (24%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty3 pupils (7%)

Specific Learning Difficulty2 pupils (5%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)10

Teaching assistants (FTE)8

Support staff (FTE)19

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils204

Free school meals23.5%

English as additional language15.7%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British69.6%

White Other13.2%

Mixed White & Caribbean3.9%

Black African3.4%

Mixed Other2.0%

Mixed White & Asian2.0%

Asian Other1.0%

Pakistani1.0%

Traveller Irish1.0%

Mixed White & African1.0%

Black Other0.5%

Indian0.5%

Chinese0.5%

Black Caribbean0.5%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected May 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£9,170

total expenditure per pupil

+£1,770 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,199

Support staff£2,965

Premises£240

Energy£129

Learning resources£205

Income per pupil£8,175

2023-24

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