Henry Chichele Primary School Catchment Area
Henry Chichele Primary School is a community primary school in Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 373 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
373
Pupils
420
Capacity
89%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Henry Chichele Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Henry Chichele Primary School?
The catchment area for Henry Chichele Primary School is the geographic zone North Northamptonshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. North Northamptonshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Henry Chichele Primary School is set by North Northamptonshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by North Northamptonshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find North Northamptonshire catchment area documents →Henry Chichele Primary School: 420 places, 89% filled: places available
Henry Chichele Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 373 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Higham Ferrers.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
North Northamptonshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find North Northamptonshire school admissions →
Henry Chichele Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- School Lane, Higham Ferrers, NN10 8NQ
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 133552
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Henry Chichele Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Henry Chichele Primary School
What is the catchment area for Henry Chichele Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Henry Chichele Primary School is the geographic zone North Northamptonshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. North Northamptonshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Henry Chichele Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Henry Chichele Primary School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 373 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North Northamptonshire.
What is the admissions policy for Henry Chichele Primary School? ▾
Admission to Henry Chichele Primary School is managed by North Northamptonshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Henry Chichele Primary School cover? ▾
Henry Chichele Primary School is a primary school in Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Henry Chichele Primary School? ▾
Henry Chichele Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.