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Higham Ferrers Junior School
Rushden·East Midlands·Academy
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PrimaryAcademyAges 7–11Co-edDoes not apply
Higham Ferrers Junior School is a primary academy in Rushden, East Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has 327 pupils on roll, 22% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
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Higham Ferrers Junior School has 327 pupils on roll.
22% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Higham Ferrers Junior School was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in January 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Higham Ferrers Junior School is overdue for reinspection.
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within 2 years. Around 12% of schools hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Higham Ferrers Junior School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
274/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
90/mo
33% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 10.3 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 8.2
Bus Stops
34
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Rushden area
Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires Improvement
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.