The short version
Average SATs results. 89% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- 7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 373
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 7%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- Head
- Mrs Sue Hope (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
April 2023 | School Inspection
School inspection
December 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Location
School Lane, Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, NN10 8NQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHigham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School
Primary · 718m away
Higham Ferrers Junior School
Primary · 774m away
Chelveston Road School
Free school · Grammar · 1.0km away
The Ferrers School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Rushden Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Irthlingborough Nursery and Infant School
Primary · 1.9km away
Irthlingborough Junior School
Primary · 1.9km away
Denfield Park Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Henry Chichele Primary School?
Henry Chichele Primary School currently has 373 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Henry Chichele Primary School take?
Henry Chichele Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Henry Chichele Primary School?
Henry Chichele Primary School is in Higham Ferrers, NN10 8NQ, in the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Henry Chichele Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Henry Chichele Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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