Rushworth is a surname of English origin and may refer to:

• Harold Rushworth (1880–1950), New Zealand politician; MP for Bay of Islands 1929–38
• John Rushworth (1612–1690), English historian
• Lee Rushworth (born 1982), English cricketer
• Robert A. Rushworth (1924–1993), American test pilot in the X-15 program
• Val Rushworth (contemporary), British road and track racing cyclist
• Verity Rushworth (born 1985), English television actress

• Rushworth Kidder (1944–2012), American philosopher and author

• Rushworth, Victoria
• Rushworth and Dreaper, English organ-makers
• Rishworth (disambiguation)