Schools in Higham Ferrers

Higham Ferrers has 6 schools, including 3 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 1 nursery, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

The highest-ranked schools in Higham Ferrers on Eduscope are Higham Ferrers Junior School, Henry Chichele Primary School, The Ferrers School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

67% of inspected schools in Higham Ferrers hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good.

Across primary schools in Higham Ferrers, 66% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Higham Ferrers is 17.1:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

The persistent absence rate across schools in Higham Ferrers is 18.1%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

There are 1,999 pupils enrolled across schools in Higham Ferrers, with 918 in primary and 1,081 in secondary. 18.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 6 schools in Higham Ferrers by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.