Chelveston Road School, Higham Ferrers
Chelveston Road School is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Higham Ferrers, part of Better Together Learning Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Chelveston Road School in detail
Chelveston Road School in its own words
In its own words: "In accordance with The Department for Education we aim to actively promote British values to ensure our young people leave school prepared for life in modern Britain."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include cooking and gardening.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
The trust
Chelveston Road School is one of 2 schools run by Better Together Learning Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
47.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.9% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (84%) and Mixed (8%).
Almost every pupil at Chelveston Road School has an education, health and care plan (144 of 144 in 2026). The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Chelveston Road School.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is (Higham Ferrers) Bury Close (before), 260 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 91 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North Northamptonshire (141).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Chelveston Road School issued 16 suspensions, 13.7 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Personal development, Leadership & management, Sixth form.
At a Glance
47.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby schools
Latest from Chelveston Road School
Macmillan Coffee Morning- 2nd October 10am-11:30am
15 Sep 2026
Creating Tomorrow College: Autumn Open Days
14 Sep 2026
Switch Up September 2026
8 Sep 2026
Summer in Northamptonshire 2026
6 Jul 2026
Sea of Support
29 Jun 2026
Public Health Information flyer from Northamptonshire Public Health
21 May 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Chelveston Road School is in North Northamptonshire; for families living there:
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 6
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 4 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in North Northamptonshire is 9 (the median across 154 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
144 pupils
145 places
1 spare place
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Higham Ferrers
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Higham Ferrers
Across North Northamptonshire council
Places available
4,402
Applications
4,186
Got 1st preference
85.2%
Got preferred school
96.4%
All secondary applications across North Northamptonshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
144
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
144
Total Pupils
92
Boys
52
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
22
Teachers
6.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,580
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
10.6%
Overall absence
31.0%
Persistent absence
113
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Chelveston Road School
What is Chelveston Road School's Ofsted rating?
Chelveston Road School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023.
What is the catchment area for Chelveston Road School?
No fixed boundary. When Chelveston Road School is oversubscribed, North Northamptonshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Chelveston Road School?
Chelveston Road School has around 144 pupils on roll. 47% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Chelveston Road School?
10.6% of sessions were missed at Chelveston Road School in 2024/25. 31% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Chelveston Road School?
Apply through North Northamptonshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Chelveston Road School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Chelveston Road School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 4 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in North Northamptonshire is 9 (the median across 154 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Chelveston Road School?
Chelveston Road School is at Chelveston Road, Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, NN10 8HN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)