Higham Ferrers Junior School

About Higham Ferrers Junior School

Higham Ferrers Junior School is an academy converter in Rushden, North Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 327 pupils on roll. It is part of LEARNING FOR LIFE EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 January 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. 24.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

North Northamptonshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 7–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

327 / 360 (91%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

24 January 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 1 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Saffron Road, Rushden, North Northamptonshire, NN10 8ED

Phone

01933312748

Headteacher

Victoria Bull

Website

www.highamferrersjunior.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Higham Ferrers Junior School?

Higham Ferrers Junior School is an academy converter in Rushden, North Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 7–11.

How many pupils does Higham Ferrers Junior School have?

Higham Ferrers Junior School has 327 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Higham Ferrers Junior School's Ofsted rating?

Higham Ferrers Junior School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 January 2023).

Is Higham Ferrers Junior School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Higham Ferrers Junior School is part of LEARNING FOR LIFE EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Higham Ferrers Junior School?

Higham Ferrers Junior School is located at Saffron Road, Rushden, North Northamptonshire, NN10 8ED.