Henry Chichele Primary School is a mainstream primary school in Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire, for children aged 4 to 11. In January 2026, 43 of its 341 pupils (12.6%) were getting SEN support and 14 (4.1%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 4–11
- 341 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2025)
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in North Northamptonshire.
12.6% get SEN support
43 of 341 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
4.1% have an EHC plan
14 of 341 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health17
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia9
- Autism8
- Speech, language and communication8
- Moderate learning difficulty6
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Council-run school
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 341 (places for 420)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sue Hope
- Free school meals
- 6.2% of pupils eligible
- Council
- North Northamptonshire
- School reference (URN)
- 133552
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask North Northamptonshire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Report card, December 2025: Needs attention in 5 of 7 areas
Inspected in December 2025 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionNeeds attention
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Early yearsExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
- SafeguardingMet
Since then: School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (ungraded inspection, December 2019).
Contact and getting there
School Lane, Higham Ferrers, NN10 8NQ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Chelveston Road School Special school · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 0.7 miles
- Denfield Park Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.3 miles
- Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites Special school · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Outstanding 3.7 miles
- Park Junior School, Wellingborough Mainstream + base · Ages 7–11 · Ofsted: Good 4.1 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Higham Ferrers Junior School Primary · Ages 7–11 · SEN support 10.6%, EHC plans 4.7% 0.4 miles
- Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School Primary · Ages 3–7 · SEN support 8.2%, EHC plans 2.4% 0.4 miles
- The Ferrers School Secondary · Ages 11–18 · SEN support 3.5%, EHC plans 3.8% 0.8 miles
All mainstream schools in North Northamptonshire SEND schools in North Northamptonshire
Questions about Henry Chichele Primary School
How many pupils at Henry Chichele Primary School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 43 of the 341 pupils (12.6%) were getting SEN support and 14 (4.1%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Henry Chichele Primary School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (17 pupils), dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (9 pupils) and autism (8 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Henry Chichele Primary School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Henry Chichele Primary School?
Through North Northamptonshire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Henry Chichele Primary School?
You can ask for Henry Chichele Primary School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Henry Chichele Primary School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Denfield Park Primary School, about 1.3 miles away.
Where is Henry Chichele Primary School?
School Lane, Higham Ferrers, NN10 8NQ, in North Northamptonshire.
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