Henry Chichele Primary School vs Irthlingborough Nursery and Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry Chichele Primary School
Higham Ferrers · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
341 students
Irthlingborough Nursery and Infant School
Wellingborough · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
286 students
| Measure | Henry Chichele Primary School Higham Ferrers, East Midlands | Irthlingborough Nursery and Infant School Wellingborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #618 of 1,516 | #477 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #7689 of 15,697 | #6201 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 341 | 286 |
| Pupils on roll | 341 | 286 |
| Free school meals | 6.2% | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 81.2% | 105.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Higham Ferrers | Wellingborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.henrychichele.northants.sch.uk | www.irthlingborough-inf.northants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Irthlingborough Nursery and Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.3 vs 51.3).
- •Henry Chichele Primary School is the larger school with 341 students compared with 286.
- •Henry Chichele Primary School is a local authority school while Irthlingborough Nursery and Infant School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Henry Chichele Primary School better than Irthlingborough Nursery and Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Irthlingborough Nursery and Infant School ranks higher (58.3 vs 51.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Henry Chichele Primary School and Irthlingborough Nursery and Infant School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Higham Ferrers and Wellingborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Henry Chichele Primary School: 341. Irthlingborough Nursery and Infant School: 286. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Henry Chichele Primary School and Irthlingborough Nursery and Infant School rank in East Midlands?
Henry Chichele Primary School is 618th of 1,516 and Irthlingborough Nursery and Infant School is 477th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).