The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 49% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
49%
-13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 177
- Capacity
- 42%
- FSM
- 21.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Head
- Mrs Ruth Ryan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
May 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Chiltern Way, Duston, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 6BW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLyncrest Primary School
Primary · 518m away
Hopping Hill Primary School
Primary · 641m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 730m away
Millway Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Kings Heath Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
St James Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families
Nursery · 1.2km away
Earl Spencer Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Chiltern Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Chiltern Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chiltern Primary School?
Chiltern Primary School currently has 177 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chiltern Primary School take?
Chiltern Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Chiltern Primary School?
Chiltern Primary School is in Northampton, NN5 6BW, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chiltern Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Chiltern Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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