Henry Chichele Primary School
URN: 133552 • Higham Ferrers NN10 8NQ
Overview
- Name
- Henry Chichele Primary School
- URN
- 133552
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 66.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sue Hope (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01933352850
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- School Lane, Higham Ferrers NN10 8NQ
Summary
Henry Chichele Primary School, located in Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire, is a community school that caters to a mixed-gender population of 373 pupils, with a capacity of 420. The school is committed to creating a nurturing environment where children feel happy, respected, and valued. Under the leadership of Headteacher Sue Hope, who has been in her role since April 2023, the school focuses on empowering learners and nurturing ambition through a supportive and engaging curriculum.
The school promotes a culture of resilience, resourcefulness, and reflection, encouraging pupils to develop a love for learning and the skills necessary for lifelong success. The ethos of "The Henry Chichele Way" underpins teaching and learning, aiming for consistency and effectiveness across the school. This approach helps students connect new knowledge with existing understanding, fostering deep learning and engagement.
Henry Chichele Primary School values its role within the community and aims to prepare children to contribute positively to society. Parents are encouraged to visit the school for prospective intake sessions, providing an opportunity to learn more about the school's vision and offerings.
The school promotes a culture of resilience, resourcefulness, and reflection, encouraging pupils to develop a love for learning and the skills necessary for lifelong success. The ethos of "The Henry Chichele Way" underpins teaching and learning, aiming for consistency and effectiveness across the school. This approach helps students connect new knowledge with existing understanding, fostering deep learning and engagement.
Henry Chichele Primary School values its role within the community and aims to prepare children to contribute positively to society. Parents are encouraged to visit the school for prospective intake sessions, providing an opportunity to learn more about the school's vision and offerings.
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Nearby alternatives
- Grendon Church of England Primary School (73.4)
- Greenfields Primary School and Nursery (72.1)
- Corby Primary Academy (70.6)
- Havelock Infant School (69.6)
- Redwell Primary School (67.8)
Key details
- LA
- North Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 373
- Boys
- 204
- Girls
- 169
- FSM %
- 7.00
- Open date
- 2004-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-04-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northamptonshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 373 | 204 | 169 | 420 | 7.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 401 | 219 | 182 | 420 | 8.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 396 | 217 | 179 | 420 | 8.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 396 | 217 | 179 | 420 | 8.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 384 | 201 | 183 | 420 | 7.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 359 | 195 | 164 | 390 | 6.20 |
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