Open Other Primary Mixed

Higham Ferrers Junior School

Saffron Road, Rushden, NN10 8ED
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Higham Ferrers Junior School
Rushden, NN10 8ED
327 Pupils
360 Capacity
7–11 Age Range
22.90% FSM %
154 Boys
173 Girls
About Higham Ferrers Junior School

Higham Ferrers Junior School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Rushden, North Northamptonshire, in the East Midlands region of England for pupils aged 7–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 327 pupils on roll. School capacity: 360. Current headteacher: Victoria Bull.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority North Northamptonshire
Region East Midlands
Administrative District North Northamptonshire
Parliamentary Constituency Wellingborough and Rushden
Ward Higham Ferrers
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor LEARNING FOR LIFE EDUCATION TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-11-2024
UKPRN 10096350
URN 151278
Data Last Updated 09-09-2025
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
John Ireland Chair of Local Governing Body 01/11/2024 22/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Jeff Yeates Chair of Local Governing Body 23/09/2025 23/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Vicky Bull Local Governor 01/11/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Sarah Church Local Governor 01/11/2024 02/04/2025 Elected by parents
Sarah Church Local Governor 03/04/2025 31/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Kallie Cottle Local Governor 03/04/2025 04/12/2025 Elected by parents
John Ireland Local Governor 23/09/2025 31/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Jacob Matthews Local Governor 03/04/2025 02/04/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Jermaine Sharpe Local Governor 01/11/2024 20/01/2026 Elected by parents
Timothy Smith Local Governor 03/04/2025 02/04/2029 Elected by parents
Andy Williams Local Governor 03/04/2025 02/04/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Jeff Yeates Local Governor 01/11/2024 22/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School
0.1 km • Rushden
Other
The Ferrers School
0.58 km • Rushden
Other
Henry Chichele Primary School
0.77 km • Higham Ferrers
Other
Chelveston Road School
0.86 km • Higham Ferrers
Other
Rushden Academy
1.12 km • Rushden
Other
Denfield Park Primary School
1.34 km • Rushden
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Higham Ferrers Junior School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Rushden, North Northamptonshire.
Higham Ferrers Junior School has 327 pupils, with a capacity of 360.
Higham Ferrers Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11.
The Headteacher at Higham Ferrers Junior School is Mrs Victoria Bull.
Higham Ferrers Junior School is at Saffron Road, Higham Ferrers, Rushden, NN10 8ED, in the North Northamptonshire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at Higham Ferrers Junior School: Does not have a sixth form.
Higham Ferrers Junior School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Victoria Bull
Saffron Road, Higham Ferrers, Rushden, NN10 8ED
01933312748
www.highamferrersjunior.co.uk/
Location
NN10 8ED  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 151278
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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