Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School

StatePrimary+ Nursery

GoodPrimaryAges 3–7240 pupils

Wharf Road, Higham Ferrers, NN10 8BQWebsite01933312904

Good240 pupilsAges 3–7

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Good6y ago

Inspected Feb 2020

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Ages3 - 7

Pupils240

Good6y ago

Ages3 - 7

Pupils240

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 7

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

240 / 270 (89%)

Head Teacher

Jane Toyer

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Feb 2020

AdmissionsIn demand

1.1x oversubscribed (2025-26)

4.8%

Absence rate

Avg 6.3%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

4.8%vs 6.3% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate4.8%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence11.0%

National avg: 13.7%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 8.8%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 2.1%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication9 pupils (35%)

Specific Learning Difficulty8 pupils (31%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health5 pupils (19%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (4%)

Visual Impairment1 pupils (4%)

Not Assessed1 pupils (4%)

Severe Learning Difficulty1 pupils (4%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 11

Teaching assistants (FTE)10

Support staff (FTE)17

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils240

Free school meals 17.1%

English as additional language 7.9%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British84.2%

White Other5.0%

Black African3.8%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.7%

Unclassified1.3%

Mixed White & African1.3%

Mixed Other0.8%

Indian0.8%

Other0.4%

Black Caribbean0.4%

Mixed White & Asian0.4%

2024-25

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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