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Higham Ferrers Junior School

Saffron Road, Higham Ferrers, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 8ED, North Northamptonshire


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
6.4 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
327
Capacity
360
Ages
711
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary

With a current Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement," the school faces challenges in meeting educational standards. Limited published data suggests that it ranks in the bottom 6% of schools based on the LocaleIQ score, indicating potential areas for growth. However, parents may appreciate the community feel of a school with 327 pupils, which can foster closer relationships among students and staff.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 24 January 2023
Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.9%
White Other4.6%
Other2.1%
Black African1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Black Other1.2%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
White Irish0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Location
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52.30607, -0.59500 · NN10 8ED

School details
Local authorityNorth Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN151278
School typeAcademy converter

Frequently asked questions
What is Higham Ferrers Junior School rated by Ofsted?

Higham Ferrers Junior School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 January 2023.

Is Higham Ferrers Junior School a good school?

Higham Ferrers Junior School scores 6.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

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