Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School vs Huxlow Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School
Rushden · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
255 students
Huxlow Academy
Irthlingborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
783 students
| Measure | Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School Rushden, East Midlands | Huxlow Academy Irthlingborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #384 of 1,516 | #209 of 329 |
| National rank | #5152 of 15,697 | #2729 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 255 | 783 |
| Pupils on roll | 255 | 783 |
| Free school meals | 15.8% | 24.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94.4% | 95.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 30.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 58% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.80 |
| A level points per entry | – | 23.8 |
| town | Rushden | Irthlingborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.highamferrers-inf.northants.sch.uk/ | www.huxlow.northants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.4 vs 34.3).
- •Huxlow Academy is the larger school with 783 students compared with 255.
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 Nursery and Infant School better than Huxlow Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School ranks higher (63.4 vs 34.3 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 Nursery and Infant School and Huxlow Academy?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Rushden and Irthlingborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School: 255. Huxlow Academy: 783. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School and Huxlow Academy rank in East Midlands?
Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School is 384th of 1,516 and Huxlow Academy is 209th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).