Primary school · Rushden
Higham Ferrers Junior School term dates
Higham Ferrers Junior School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are North Northamptonshire council's standard term dates. We don't have Higham Ferrers Junior School's own dates yet — most schools follow these, but academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days, so check with the school.
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October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Easter Holiday
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Summer Holiday
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October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
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North Northamptonshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Rushden, Northamptonshire NN10 8ED
Phase: Primary
Ages: 7 to 11
Pupils: 322
Trust: LEARNING FOR LIFE EDUCATION TRUST
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Website: www.highamferrersjunior.co.uk
Ofsted
Rated Requires improvement at its last full inspection, January 2023. This inspection was of the school before its current registration (for example, before it became an academy).
- Personal developmentGood
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Leadership and managementRequires improvement
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Higham Ferrers Junior School break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from North Northamptonshire council's standard term dates — Higham Ferrers Junior School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Higham Ferrers Junior School?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.