Higham Ferrers Junior School is a state-funded primary school in North Northamptonshire, East Midlands, for pupils aged 7 to 11 for boys and girls. DfE data records 322 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 360.
The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Requires Improvement (24 Jan 2023).
Higham Ferrers Junior School does not have a Classpot Rating for 2024/25. Both required datasets could not be matched to this school’s current record. Not rated does not mean low performing.
NAAcademic results
A component score is not available because this school could not be included in the comparison group with both academic results and attendance data. Missing data are not a low score.
NAAttendance
A component score is not available because this school could not be included in the comparison group with both academic results and attendance data. Missing data are not a low score.
NAPupil progress
Not available for 2024/25
DfE did not publish KS1-to-KS2 progress measures for 2024/25 because the required KS1 assessments were cancelled during the pandemic. Progress would compare pupils’ outcomes with those of pupils with similar earlier attainment.
Pupil progress is not included in this version of Classpot Rating. Its absence does not reduce the school’s score.
Previous inspection · 20 Nov 2013Legacy grading · Good
Previous inspection judgements
Area
Judgement
Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Published 9 Mar 2023.
Ofsted legacy grades; compare inspection dates and frameworks.
Catchment & distance
School location
Distance unavailable; check admission criteria with the school or council.
Admissions
Application dates · 2027/28 entry
Measure
Value
School’s local authority
North Northamptonshire
Applications open
September 2026
Application deadline
15 January 2027
National offer day
16 April 2027
Apply through your home council; confirm local dates and any extra school forms.
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Students and teachers
23.5 pupils per qualified teacher
2025/26 · Full-time equivalent teachers, not class size.
Students
Number of pupilsPeriod not recorded
322
School capacityPeriod not recorded
360
Free school meals (FSM)2025/26
24.2%
English as an additional language (EAL)2025/26
6.5%
Attendance2024/25
95.75%
Persistent absence (10% or more of sessions)2024/25
7.92%
Classes & attendance
Average class size2025/26
26.6
Suspensions per 100 pupils2024/25
4.89
Suspensions (count)2024/25
16
Permanent exclusions per 100 pupils2024/25
0
Permanent exclusions (count)2024/25
0
More pupil data
Absence breakdown
Measure
Value
Authorised absence2024/25
3.12%
Unauthorised absence2024/25
1.13%
Ethnic background · 2025/26
Group
Pupils
White British
85.4%
White other
4.6%
Mixed
4.4%
Asian
0.9%
Black
3.1%
Other
1.6%
DfE school, census, workforce, absence and exclusion data; periods vary, and missing values are not zero.
Published SEND Data
Dyslexia
Mental Health
Speech & Language
Learning Difficulty
Other
DfE data; confirm current support with the school's SENCO.
School day & term dates
School day
Measure
Value
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:30-08:55
After-school care
15:15-18:00
Source: School website · checked 2026-05-19; confirm current arrangements.
Check the school website for term dates, holidays and INSET days.
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FAQ about Higham Ferrers Junior School
Higham Ferrers Junior School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report for the findings and subsequent monitoring.
DfE data for Higham Ferrers Junior School lists these SEND need or provision categories: Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Other Difficulty/Disability. This does not guarantee a particular place or service. Contact the school's SENCO for its current provision.
The published age range for Higham Ferrers Junior School is 7 to 11 years. Check with the school which age groups currently have places available.
Inspection: Read the inspection date and full report alongside the headline judgement. Schools inspected under different frameworks cannot be compared using a headline grade alone. Understanding Ofsted inspections.
Admissions: Applications and places figures are not available in this profile. This does not mean places are available or that entry is easy. Check the current admission arrangements with the school or local authority. School admissions timeline.
