Higham Ferrers Junior School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Higham Ferrers Junior School
Address: Saffron Road, Higham Ferrers
Town/City: Rushden
County: Northamptonshire
Postcode: NN10 8ED
Telephone Number: 01933 312748
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2024
Trust: Learning For Life Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Gurjit Virk
Capacity: 360
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 322 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 89% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 24.2%

Location and administration

URN: 151278
DfE Number: 940/2048
UKPRN: 10096350
UPRN: 100032138129
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: North Northamptonshire (E06000061)
Constituency: Wellingborough and Rushden (E14001571)
Electoral Ward: Higham Ferrers (E05016214)

Easting & Northing: 495892E, 268480N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 18' 24.15" N 0° 35' 41.46" W
Plus Code: 9C4X8C44+M3

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Vicky Bull - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 21 May 2026.
  • Sarah Church - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Kallie Cottle - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 April 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 December 2025.
  • Peter French - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 May 2027.
  • John Ireland - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Emma Johnson - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 June 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 May 2027.
  • Jacob Matthews - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 May 2026.
  • Penny Reading - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 May 2027.
  • Jermaine Sharpe - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 January 2026.
  • Timothy Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 April 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 May 2026.
  • Gurjit Virk - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 May 2027.
  • Linda Ward - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 May 2027.
  • Andy Williams - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 May 2026.
  • Antony Witheyman - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 22 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 May 2027.
  • Jeff Yeates - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 May 2027.
  • Jeff Yeates - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 23 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 May 2026.