Henry Chichele Primary School, based in Higham Ferrers, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Henry Chichele Primary School currently has around 373 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.7% boys and 45.3% girls. Around 7.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (82.8%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | School Lane, Higham Ferrers, NN10 8NQ |
| Website: | www.henrychichele.northants.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01933352850 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | North Northamptonshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sue Hope |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 133552 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/04/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 373 |
| Number of Boys: | 204 |
| Number of Girls: | 169 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 82.80% | 309 |
| Other White | 7.20% | 27 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.40% | 9 |
| African | 1.90% | 7 |
| Indian | 1.90% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 1.10% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Chichele Primary School School Lane , NN10 8NQ | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School Wharf Road , Higham Ferrers NN10 8BQ | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School Wharf Road , Higham Ferrers NN10 8BQ | - not rated | 784 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Higham Ferrers Junior School Saffron Road , Higham Ferrers NN10 8ED | - not rated | 845 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Higham Ferrers Junior School Saffron Road , Higham Ferrers NN10 8ED | 2out of 4 | 845 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ferrers Specialist Arts College Queensway , Higham Ferrers NN10 8LF | - not rated | 1,355 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ferrers School Queensway , Higham Ferrers NN10 8LF | 3out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushden Community College Hayway , NN10 6AG | - not rated | 1,866 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rushden Community College Specialising in Mathematics and Computing Hayway , NN10 6AG | - not rated | 1,866 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rushden Academy Hayway , NN10 6AG | 3out of 4 | 1,866 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelveston Road School Chelveston Road , NN10 8HN | 3out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The East Northamptonshire College Queensway , Higham Ferrers NN10 8LF | - not rated | 1,355 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.