Alfred Lord Tennyson School vs Higham Ferrers Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alfred Lord Tennyson School
Rushden · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
147 students
Higham Ferrers Junior School
Rushden · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
322 students
| Measure | Alfred Lord Tennyson School Rushden, East Midlands | Higham Ferrers Junior School Rushden, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1193 of 1,516 | #823 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12667 of 15,697 | #9656 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 147 | 322 |
| Pupils on roll | 147 | 322 |
| Free school meals | 29.3% | 24.2% |
| Capacity filled | 70% | 89.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rushden | Rushden |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.alts.northants.sch.uk | www.highamferrersjunior.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Higham Ferrers Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.3 vs 27.7).
- •Higham Ferrers Junior School is the larger school with 322 students compared with 147.
- •Alfred Lord Tennyson School is a local authority school while Higham Ferrers Junior School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alfred Lord Tennyson School better than Higham Ferrers Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Higham Ferrers Junior School ranks higher (42.3 vs 27.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alfred Lord Tennyson School and Higham Ferrers Junior School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Rushden and Rushden in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alfred Lord Tennyson School: 147. Higham Ferrers Junior School: 322. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alfred Lord Tennyson School and Higham Ferrers Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Alfred Lord Tennyson School is 1193rd of 1,516 and Higham Ferrers Junior School is 823rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).