Higham Ferrers Junior School

StatePrimary

Requires ImprovementPrimaryAges 7–11327 pupils

Saffron Road, Higham Ferrers, NN10 8EDWebsite01933312748

Requires Improvement327 pupilsAges 7–11

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Requires Improvement3y ago

Inspected Jan 2023

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Ages7 - 11

Pupils327

Requires Improvement3y ago

Ages7 - 11

Pupils327

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

7 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

327 / 360 (91%)

Head Teacher

Mrs Victoria Bull

At a Glance

InspectionRequires Improvement

Inspected Jan 2023

4.3%

Absence rate

Avg 6.3%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

4.3%vs 6.3% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate4.3%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence7.9%

National avg: 13.7%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support9.5%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans1.8%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Specific Learning Difficulty19 pupils (51%)

Speech, Language & Communication10 pupils (27%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health6 pupils (16%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty1 pupils (3%)

Other1 pupils (3%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)14

Teaching assistants (FTE)11

Support staff (FTE)16

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils327

Free school meals22.9%

English as additional language6.1%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British85.9%

White Other4.6%

Other2.1%

Black African1.5%

Black Other1.2%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.2%

Mixed Other0.9%

Asian Other0.6%

White Irish0.6%

Mixed White & Asian0.6%

Indian0.3%

Mixed White & African0.3%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Sept 2025

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