Is Henry Chichele Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 9 December 2025 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Needs attention and two at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 89th of 108 primary schools in North Northamptonshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Henry Chichele Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 62% of pupils at Henry Chichele Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Henry Chichele Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Henry Chichele Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Henry Chichele Primary School

School Lane, Higham Ferrers, NN10 8NQ

Local ranking89th of 108 primary schools in North Northamptonshire

Ofsted: Needs attention

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 9 December 2025.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 9 December 2025 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Needs attention
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 62.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 4.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 85.0%
Writing (Expected): 83.0%
Maths (Expected): 77.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 85.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 104.0
Cohort Size: 52

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 373
Boys: 188 (55%)
Girls: 153 (45%)
Capacity: 420 (81% full)
SEND: 16.4%
FSM Eligible: 7.0%
EAL: 8.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.7%
SEN Support: 13.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 18.6
Budget per Pupil: £6,254/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 6.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 82.8%
White Other: 7.2%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.4%
Asian Indian: 1.9%
Black African: 1.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.1%
Mixed Other: 1.1%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.5%

82.8%

White British

7.2%

White Other

2.4%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01933352850

head@henrychichele.northants-ecl.gov.uk

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School Lane

Higham Ferrers, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 133552
UKPRN: 10074176
Establishment No.: 2230

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