Higham Ferrers Junior School
URN: 121828 • Rushden NN10 8ED
Overview
- Name
- Higham Ferrers Junior School
- URN
- 121828
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 49.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Victoria Bull (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Saffron Road, Rushden NN10 8ED
Summary
Higham Ferrers Junior School is a mixed community primary school located in Rushden, North Northamptonshire, with a current enrolment of 321 pupils and a capacity of 360. The school is committed to providing a supportive and engaging learning environment, where the children are at the heart of all activities. The ethos of the school emphasizes collaboration and personal growth, encouraging students to strive to be their best.
The curriculum at Higham Ferrers Junior School covers a broad range of subjects, including core areas such as reading, writing, and mathematics, alongside science, geography, history, and the arts. The school also places a strong emphasis on personal, social, health, and economic education (PSHE) to foster well-rounded development. Additional support is available for students with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring that all children receive the assistance they require.
The school actively engages with the local community and promotes parental involvement through various initiatives, including a Parent Forum and regular newsletters. With a focus on well-being and a positive school culture, Higham Ferrers Junior School aims to create a nurturing environment where every child can thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at Higham Ferrers Junior School covers a broad range of subjects, including core areas such as reading, writing, and mathematics, alongside science, geography, history, and the arts. The school also places a strong emphasis on personal, social, health, and economic education (PSHE) to foster well-rounded development. Additional support is available for students with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring that all children receive the assistance they require.
The school actively engages with the local community and promotes parental involvement through various initiatives, including a Parent Forum and regular newsletters. With a focus on well-being and a positive school culture, Higham Ferrers Junior School aims to create a nurturing environment where every child can thrive academically and socially.
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Nearby alternatives
- South End Junior School (61.4)
- Denfield Park Primary School (61.0)
- Whitefriars Primary School (60.9)
- South End Infant School (60.0)
- Rushden Primary Academy (59.9)
Key details
- LA
- North Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 360
- Pupils
- 321
- Boys
- 157
- Girls
- 164
- FSM %
- 23.40
- Open date
- Close date
- 2024-10-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northamptonshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 321 | 157 | 164 | 360 | 23.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 321 | 157 | 164 | 360 | 23.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 338 | 164 | 174 | 360 | 15.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 338 | 164 | 174 | 360 | 15.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 346 | 161 | 185 | 360 | 14.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 356 | 169 | 187 | 360 | 7.60 |
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