Higham Ferrers Junior School

A requires improvement academy converter school in North Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Higham Ferrers Junior School.

Rushden, NN108ED Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Requires Improvement

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
24 January 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Saffron Road
Higham Ferrers
Rushden, NN108ED

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
151278
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Saffron Road, Higham Ferrers, Rushden, NN10 8ED
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Opened
01-11-2024
Trust/MAT
LEARNING FOR LIFE EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
360 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Be curious - Be creative - Be confident"

Be curious Be creative Be confident

Head Teacher's Message

I am delighted to welcome you to Higham Ferrers Junior School and hope that you enjoy browsing our website to find out more about the school and the memorable learning that takes place every day.

Curriculum Highlights

Reading Writing Maths Science Geography History PSHE PE Art French DT ICT Music RE

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

The Treehouse Club. Wraparound care provision for children aged 4 - 11 years from Higham Ferrers Infant and Junior Schools initially for term time only (38 weeks) based at the Infant school. To reserve your child/children's place, please make a booking via Arbor. Please refer to the Arbor booking guide. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Session costs are detailed below and payment will need to be made monthly via Arbor. Once you have registered on Arbor, please complete the two forms below: The Treehouse Club - Medical and dietary requirement information – Fill in form The Treehouse Club Permission form – Fill in form Morning session (including breakfast) 7:30am until the start of school £5.50 7:45am until the start of school £4.50 Afternoon sessions (including snack) End of school until 5:45pm £11.00 End of school until 4:30pm £5.50 4:00pm until 5:45pm (Juniors only*) £8.00 4:30pm until 5:45pm (Infants only*) £5.50 * For those children attending any clubs at their school (Payment methods will include Childcare vouchers and the tax-free childcare scheme.) Late fees will be charged at a rate of £5.00 per child for any child collected after 5:45pm. If you have questions prior to receiving this information please email our Wraparound Care Lead, Miss Gemma Wright on [email protected] or pop into the Infant school to discuss with her in person.

SEND Provision

SEND Information Reports. Our SENDCo is Mrs Kerrie Denton and she can be contacted on 01933 312748 or by email [email protected]. Local Offer: Local Offer, SEND and EHC plans | North Northamptonshire Council

Admissions Criteria

Admissions Criteria for 2026/27: Published Admission Number for 2026/27 (Year 3) is 90 pupils. In Year Admission for 2025/26 information is available. For more information, follow the link to North Northamptonshire Council.

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