Alfred Lord Tennyson School is a mainstream primary school in Rushden, North Northamptonshire, for children aged 3 to 11. In January 2026, 32 of its 147 pupils (21.8%) were getting SEN support and 9 (6.1%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 3–11
- 147 pupils
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in North Northamptonshire.
21.8% get SEN support
32 of 147 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
6.1% have an EHC plan
9 of 147 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health10
- Speech, language and communication7
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Council-run school
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 147 (places for 210)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kelly O'Connor
- Free school meals
- 29.3% of pupils eligible
- Council
- North Northamptonshire
- School reference (URN)
- 121857
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask North Northamptonshire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Graded by area, October 2024
Inspected in October 2024. Inspections from September 2024 to November 2025 graded each area but gave no overall grade.
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Alfred Street, Rushden, NN10 9YS
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Denfield Park Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.4 miles
- Chelveston Road School Special school · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 1.6 miles
- Wollaston School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 3.5 miles
- Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites Special school · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Outstanding 3.9 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Newton Road School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 23.5%, EHC plans 7.7% 0.4 miles
- Rushden Academy Secondary · Ages 11–18 · SEN support 10%, EHC plans 3.9% 0.6 miles
- Whitefriars Primary School Primary · Ages 5–11 · SEN support 13.4%, EHC plans 3.3% 0.6 miles
All mainstream schools in North Northamptonshire SEND schools in North Northamptonshire
Questions about Alfred Lord Tennyson School
How many pupils at Alfred Lord Tennyson School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 32 of the 147 pupils (21.8%) were getting SEN support and 9 (6.1%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Alfred Lord Tennyson School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (10 pupils) and speech, language and communication needs (7 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Alfred Lord Tennyson School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Alfred Lord Tennyson School?
Through North Northamptonshire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Alfred Lord Tennyson School?
You can ask for Alfred Lord Tennyson School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Alfred Lord Tennyson School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Denfield Park Primary School, about 0.4 miles away.
Where is Alfred Lord Tennyson School?
Alfred Street, Rushden, NN10 9YS, in North Northamptonshire.
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