Higham Ferrers Junior School
Higham Ferrers Junior School is a primary school (Academy converter), ages 7–11, in Rushden, NN10, in the North Northamptonshire council area. It has 322 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (24 January 2023): Requires improvement.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Requires improvement — inspected 24 January 2023.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Overall effectiveness | Requires improvement |
Quality of education | Requires improvement |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
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Term dates
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Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 322 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 24.2% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 6.5% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 9.48% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 1.83% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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