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Primary schools in and near Higham Ferrers

All 3 primary schools in Higham Ferrers, and the nearest just outside.

3 schools in Higham Ferrers

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  1. Higham Ferrers Junior School

    Rushden, NN10 8ED · Academy · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

    • Ofsted:Requires improvement

    Results close to the Higham Ferrers average.

    Met the standard at 1169%

    Higham Ferrers 66%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.3%Higham Ferrers 4.4%
    Pupils
    322
    Pupils per teacher
    21.9
    View school Higham Ferrers Junior School
  2. Henry Chichele Primary School

    Higham Ferrers, NN10 8NQ · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Needs attention in 5 areas

    Results below the Higham Ferrers average.

    35 first choices, 37 offers made

    Met the standard at 1162%

    Higham Ferrers 66%England 62%

    Days missed
    4.4%Higham Ferrers 4.4%
    Pupils
    341
    Pupils per teacher
    19.6
    View school Henry Chichele Primary School

Just outside Higham Ferrers

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of Higham Ferrers.

  1. Denfield Park Primary School

    1.0 miles from Higham Ferrers · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a nursery

    Results well below the Higham Ferrers average.

    70 first choices, 60 offers made

    Met the standard at 1149%

    Higham Ferrers 66%England 62%

    Days missed
    5.2%Higham Ferrers 4.4%
    Pupils
    444
    Pupils per teacher
    23.4
    View school Denfield Park Primary School
  2. Alfred Lord Tennyson School

    1.2 miles from Higham Ferrers · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

    • Ofsted:Requires improvement in 1 area
    • Has a nursery

    Results well below the Higham Ferrers average.

    15 first choices, 17 offers made

    Met the standard at 1150%

    Higham Ferrers 66%England 62%

    Days missed
    5.3%Higham Ferrers 4.4%
    Pupils
    147
    Pupils per teacher
    17.3
    View school Alfred Lord Tennyson School
The big picture

How Higham Ferrers's primary schools spread out

Each dot is one school. Hover over a dot to see which school it is.

Days missed

Share of school sessions pupils missed, for any reason. Lower is better.

Higham Ferrers average 4.5%Higham Ferrers Junior School: 4.3%Henry Chichele Primary School: 4.4%Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School: 4.8%0%4%8%12%16%
Primary schools in Higham Ferrers

Ofsted grades in Higham Ferrers

The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 1 newer or converted school doesn't have a grade yet.

  • Outstanding: 0 of 2
  • Good: 1 of 2
  • Requires improvement: 1 of 2
  • Inadequate: 0 of 2
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Higham Ferrers

  1. A nursery place isn't a Reception place.

    1 schools take children from age 2 or 3. You still need to apply for Reception, even if your child is already in the school's nursery.

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  2. Apply by 15 January.

    Apply to your council for a Reception place starting in September. Offers come out on 16 April.

  3. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

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About these schools

Primary schools in Higham Ferrers, explained

There are 3 primary schools in Higham Ferrers, teaching 918 children. 1 are run by the council and 2 are academies or free schools.

50% of the mainstream state schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 94.8% across England. 0 of them are Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.

66.3% of pupils in Higham Ferrers met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at 11, against 62% across England.

14.8% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £6,090 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 7.9% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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Questions

Questions parents ask

How many primary schools are in Higham Ferrers?
There are 3 primary schools in Higham Ferrers, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best primary schools in Higham Ferrers?
The highest-ranked primary schools in Higham Ferrers on Eduscope are Higham Ferrers Junior School and Henry Chichele Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are primary schools in Higham Ferrers ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
How do primary schools in Higham Ferrers perform at Key Stage 2?
Across primary schools in Higham Ferrers, 66% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This figure is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average class size in Higham Ferrers primary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across primary schools in Higham Ferrers is 21:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a primary school in Higham Ferrers?
When choosing a primary school in Higham Ferrers, consider Ofsted ratings, Key Stage 2 results, distance from home, school size, and whether the school offers wrap-around care. You can compare all 3 primary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, religious character, and more.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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