Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School

About Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School

Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School is an academy converter in Rushden, North Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 3–7. It has 240 pupils on roll. It is part of LEARNING FOR LIFE EDUCATION TRUST. 14.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

North Northamptonshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–7

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

240 / 270 (89%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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

Wharf Road, Rushden, North Northamptonshire, NN10 8BQ

Phone

01933312904

Headteacher

Jane Toyer

Website

www.highamferrers-inf.northants.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School?

Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School is an academy converter in Rushden, North Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 3–7.

How many pupils does Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School have?

Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School has 240 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Is Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School is part of LEARNING FOR LIFE EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School?

Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School is located at Wharf Road, Rushden, North Northamptonshire, NN10 8BQ.