Chelveston Road School
Other · Free schools special · Ages 11–18 · Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire
Chelveston Road School is an other school in Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire for ages 11–18 (free schools special). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 10 October 2023.
Key facts
- Address
- Chelveston Road, Higham Ferrers, NN10 8HN
- Type
- Free schools special
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 11–18
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- North Northamptonshire
- Pupils on roll
- 144 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 47.2% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.5
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 10 October 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils say they feel safe and are happy at this school.”
- “They are proud to belong to Chelveston Road School.”
- “They enjoy attending because of the strong relationships they have with the staff who care for them.”
To improve
- “However, the key knowledge that pupils need to learn in some subjects has not been identified precisely enough.”
- “This has led to teachers being uncertain about exactly what knowledge and skills should be taught and assessed in these subjects.”
- “In some subjects, teachers are less certain of the key knowledge they must teach pupils.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 16 November 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby other schools
Straight-line distance, in North Northamptonshire.
- Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites 4.2 mi Standards maintained
- Refocus 4.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Wellingborough School 4.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Friars Academy 4.8 mi Standards maintained
- Progress Schools - Thrapston 6.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- Isebrook School 7.5 mi School remains Good
- Kingsley Special Academy 7.6 mi Outstanding
- St Peter's School 8.3 mi No Ofsted grade