Higham Ferrers Junior School
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Address | Saffron Road, NN10 8ED |
| School Website | www.highamferrersjunior.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1933312748 |
| URN | 121828 |
School Census
| Total | 336 |
| Girls/Boys | 180/156 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 53.6%/46.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 74 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 7.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 24/01/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 24/01/2023 | Requires improvement |
| 20/11/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 24/01/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 20/11/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 24 January 2023 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 11 January 2018 | Short inspection | View |
| 20 November 2013 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 02 November 2011 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 15 June 2011 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 09 March 2011 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 20 October 2010 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 27 November 2007 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 20 October 2003 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7 |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | 0.1 |
| Writing Progress | 1.9 |
| Maths Progress | 1.6 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | -0.9 |
| Writing Progress | -1.0 |
| Maths Progress | -1.8 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 59% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 18% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 31% |
| no | 69% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| dont know | 5% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 81% |
| no | 19% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 84.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 86.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School
(0.18 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Wharf Road, , NN10 8BQ
Henry Chichele Primary School
(0.36 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: School Lane, , NN10 8NQ
The Ferrers School
(0.41 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Queensway, , NN10 8LF
Chelveston Road School
(0.54 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Chelveston Road, , NN10 8HN