Chelveston Road School is a special free school in Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire, for children and young people aged 11 to 18.
- Ages 11–18
- 144 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Special free school
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 144 (places for 145)
- Headteacher
- Mr Mark Adams
- Part of
- Better Together Learning Trust
- Opened
- 1 September 2021
- Free school meals
- 48.6% of pupils eligible
- Council
- North Northamptonshire
- School reference (URN)
- 148583
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often North Northamptonshire council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, October 2023
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in October 2023.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Sixth formGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Chelveston Road, Higham Ferrers, NN10 8HN
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Questions about Chelveston Road School
How do I get a place at Chelveston Road School?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Chelveston Road School. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What ages does Chelveston Road School take?
Aged 11 to 18, boys and girls.
What is Chelveston Road School’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in October 2023 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Chelveston Road School?
Chelveston Road, Higham Ferrers, NN10 8HN, in North Northamptonshire.
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