Henry Chichele Primary School

A requires improvement community school school in North Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Henry Chichele Primary School.

Higham Ferrers, NN108NQ Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
45.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 53.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
19 April 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
School Lane
Higham Ferrers, NN108NQ
Phone
1933352850
Website
henrychichele.northants.sch.uk

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
133552
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
School Lane, Higham Ferrers, NN10 8NQ
Website
www.henrychichele.northants.sch.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
401
Free School Meals
8.0% (32 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.0% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.4%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
8.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
53.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
8.7 (8.8 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 104.0
2023 101.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
50
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
401 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Empowering learners, nurturing ambition"

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mrs. S. Hope introduces Henry Chichele Primary School, noting she has led the school since April 2023 and aims to provide a happy, respectful, and valued environment where children can grow as happy, confident individuals.

Facilities

Extensive grounds Trim Trail (to be built) Giant chess pieces for the playground New plants for the bedding areas around the school

Curriculum Highlights

English & Phonics Maths Science Computing Early Years Foundation Stage (Reception) History Geography PSHE and RSE Physical Education Religious Education Music Art & Design Design Technology MFL

SEND Provision

SEND information and Inclusion policy; Early Help Assessment (EHA) process; safeguarding and support pathways are described on the school site.

Admissions Criteria

Admission arrangements are determined annually by North Northamptonshire Council; to apply, use the North Northamptonshire Council website and online application form.

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