Henry Chichele Primary School vs Rushden Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.7 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
Rushden Academy
Rushden · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
961 students
| Measure | Henry Chichele Primary School Higham Ferrers, East Midlands | Rushden Academy Rushden, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #618 of 1,516 | #221 of 329 |
| National rank | #7689 of 15,697 | #2822 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 341 | 961 |
| Pupils on roll | 341 | 961 |
| Free school meals | 6.2% | 24.9% |
| Capacity filled | 81.2% | 74.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 27.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 57% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.39 |
| A level points per entry | – | 23.9 |
| town | Higham Ferrers | Rushden |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.henrychichele.northants.sch.uk | www.rushden-academy.net/ |
The verdict
- •Henry Chichele Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.3 vs 32.7).
- •Rushden Academy is the larger school with 961 students compared with 341.
- •Henry Chichele Primary School is a local authority school while Rushden Academy 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 Rushden Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Henry Chichele Primary School ranks higher (51.3 vs 32.7 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 Rushden Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Higham Ferrers and Rushden in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Henry Chichele Primary School: 341. Rushden Academy: 961. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Henry Chichele Primary School and Rushden Academy rank in East Midlands?
Henry Chichele Primary School is 618th of 1,516 and Rushden Academy is 221st of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).