Alfred Lord Tennyson School vs Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.8 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 Nursery and Infant School
Rushden · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
255 students
| Measure | Alfred Lord Tennyson School Rushden, East Midlands | Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School Rushden, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1193 of 1,516 | #384 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12667 of 15,697 | #5152 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 147 | 255 |
| Pupils on roll | 147 | 255 |
| Free school meals | 29.3% | 15.8% |
| Capacity filled | 70% | 94.4% |
| 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.highamferrers-inf.northants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.4 vs 27.7).
- •Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School is the larger school with 255 students compared with 147.
- •Alfred Lord Tennyson School is a local authority school while Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant 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 Nursery and Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School ranks higher (63.4 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 Nursery and Infant School?
About 1.8 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 Nursery and Infant School: 255. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alfred Lord Tennyson School and Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School rank in East Midlands?
Alfred Lord Tennyson School is 1193rd of 1,516 and Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School is 384th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).