Higham Ferrers Junior School vs Rushden Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Higham Ferrers Junior School
Rushden · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
322 students
Rushden Academy
Rushden · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
961 students
| Measure | Higham Ferrers Junior School Rushden, East Midlands | Rushden Academy Rushden, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #823 of 1,516 | #221 of 329 |
| National rank | #9656 of 15,697 | #2822 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 322 | 961 |
| Pupils on roll | 322 | 961 |
| Free school meals | 24.2% | 24.9% |
| Capacity filled | 89.4% | 74.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 27.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 57% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.39 |
| A level points per entry | – | 23.9 |
| town | Rushden | Rushden |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.highamferrersjunior.co.uk/ | www.rushden-academy.net/ |
The verdict
- •Higham Ferrers Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.3 vs 32.7).
- •Rushden Academy is the larger school with 961 students compared with 322.
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 Higham Ferrers Junior School better than Rushden Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Higham Ferrers Junior School ranks higher (42.3 vs 32.7 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 Higham Ferrers Junior School and Rushden Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Rushden and Rushden in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Higham Ferrers Junior School: 322. Rushden Academy: 961. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Higham Ferrers Junior School and Rushden Academy rank in East Midlands?
Higham Ferrers Junior School is 823rd of 1,516 and Rushden Academy is 221st of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).